Author name: Ariel Wu

A technique used in grilling, baking, or sautéing in which the surface of the food is cooked at high temperature until a crust forms

To allow dry ingredients to soak in a liquid until the liquid takes on its flavor, often referring to coffee, tea, or spices

Gently heating vegetables in a little oil, with frequent stirring and turning to ensure emitted liquid will evaporate; usually results in tender, or in some cases such as onions’, translucent pieces