cooking terms dictionary

baking in an oven involves high heat and long time, although little pressure. It is a high-energy form of cooking. Because the heat is so intense, baked foods tend to become hard and dry. The energy is strong contracting. If you eat lots of baked foods, you will feel tight and tense.

involves very strong, intense heat except that, because it is open, the effect is not as strong as baking in an enclosed oven.

To stir rapidly in a circular motion

To heat a liquid over a high heat until bubbles form and rise rapidly to the surface.

involves medium heat, little time and no pressure. The energy is moderate and upward in nature (since boiling water bubbles rise), boosting your spirits.

To cook directly under a heat source so that the side of the food facing the heat cooks rapidly

To cut into small pieces

is high heat, short time, and no pressure. The energy level is higher than boiling or steaming. And this energy is more excited, spreading out in all directions. If you need some excitement in your life, eat more stir-fried food.

To shred food into tiny pieces by rubbing it against a grater

To work dough by pressing it with the palms, pushing it outward and then pressing it over on itself.