Glossary S
Deutsch: Desinfizieren / Español: Sanitización / Português: Sanitização / Français: Assainissement / Italiano: Sanificazione
Sanitising in the food context refers to the process of reducing harmful microorganisms on food-contact surfaces, utensils, and equipment to safe levels, ensuring that they are free from potentially harmful levels of bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. This practice is essential in both commercial and home kitchens to prevent cross-contamination and foodborne illnesses, making it a cornerstone of food safety protocols.
Deutsch: Pfannengerichte / Español: Salteados / Português: Pratos salteados / Français: Plats sautés / Italiano: Piatti saltati
Stir-fries in the food context refer to a cooking technique and type of dish that involves quickly frying ingredients in a small amount of hot oil while stirring continuously. This method originates from Chinese cuisine and has become popular worldwide due to its ability to cook food quickly while preserving nutrients and flavour.
Deutsch: Scampi / Español: Langostino / Português: Camarão / Français: Langoustine / Italiano: Scampi
Scampi refers to a type of seafood dish traditionally made with langoustines or Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), which are small, slender lobsters found in the Atlantic and Mediterranean waters. In culinary terms, scampi can also refer to the preparation style, where shrimp or prawns are cooked in a sauce with garlic, butter, white wine, and sometimes lemon. This dish is popular in European and American cuisines, where it has been adapted to use shrimp more commonly than langoustines.
Deutsch: Anbraten / Español: Sellado / Português: Selagem / Français: Saisie / Italiano: Scottatura
Searing is a cooking technique in which food, typically meat or fish, is exposed to very high heat for a short period to create a browned, flavourful crust on its surface. This process enhances the taste and appearance of the food by using dry-heat cooking methods, such as pan-searing or grilling, while preserving its juiciness inside.
Deutsch: Einfachheit / Español: Simplicidad / Português: Simplicidade / Français: Simplicité / Italiano: Semplicità
Simplicity in food refers to a focus on using a few high-quality ingredients to create dishes that emphasize natural flavours, textures, and nutritional value. This approach often involves minimal processing or preparation, allowing the essence of each ingredient to shine. Simplicity in food aligns with philosophies like farm-to-table, seasonal cooking, and whole food diets that seek to connect people more directly with what they consume.
Deutsch: Schmetterlingsschnitt / Español: Pollo abierto / Português: Frango aberto / Français: Poulet en crapaudine / Italiano: Pollo spatchcock
Spatchcocked in the food context refers to a method of preparing poultry, typically a chicken or turkey, by removing the backbone and flattening the bird. This technique allows the bird to cook more evenly and quickly, particularly when grilling or roasting. By spreading the bird out flat, the heat reaches all parts more uniformly, ensuring crispy skin and moist, tender meat. Spatchcocking is a popular method for achieving faster and more efficient cooking, especially when grilling or roasting whole poultry.