1. Capable of killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria
2. To press or squeeze with force to break into pieces
3. To fry quickly in a little hot fat
4. To cook slowly and gently in liquid
5. To shred a food into small pieces using a grater
6. To cut something into small, irregular pieces
7. An edible bulb composed of multiple cloves with a pungent taste and aroma
8. To cook food by dry heat in an oven or over an open flame
9. A versatile round-bottomed cooking pan used in Asian cuisine
10. A room or area equipped for cooking
11. A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish
12. A pleasant or distinctive smell
13. To remove the outer skin or rind of a fruit or vegetable
14. To chop into very small pieces
15. To cook quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat
16. Style of cooking characterized by specific ingredients and techniques
17. The process of preparing food by heat
18. To decorate a dish with a small amount of additional food
19. The individual segments making up a garlic bulb
20. Beneficial for maintaining good physical and mental well-being
21. The distinctive taste of a food or drink