INTERNATIONAL COOKERY BASICS

Cookery basics encompass the fundamental skills and techniques essential for preparing and cooking food. Understanding these basics helps ensure meals are both delicious and safe to eat. Here are some key elements: ### 1. **Knife Skills** - **Chopping, Dicing, and Slicing:** Learning to handle a knife correctly is crucial for efficient and safe food preparation. - **Types of Cuts:** Understanding different cuts such as julienne, brunoise, and chiffonade helps in achieving uniform cooking. ### 2. **Basic Cooking Techniques** - **Boiling and Simmering:** Using water or broth to cook food at high or low temperatures. - **Sautéing:** Cooking food quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat. - **Baking and Roasting:** Using dry heat in an oven to cook and brown food. - **Grilling:** Cooking food over direct heat, usually on a grill or barbecue. - **Steaming:** Cooking food with steam by using a steamer or a covered pot with a small amount of water. ### 3. **Unders