Virtuve – Kitchen
This is the place where food is prepared and cooked.
Vai tu esi redzējis manu receptes grāmatu virtuvē?
Panna – Pan/Frying Pan
A common kitchen utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods.
Es cepu olu uz pannas brokastīm.
Katls – Pot
Used for boiling foods, commonly for making soups or cooking pasta.
Lūdzu, uzliec katlu uz uguns, es gatavošu zupu.
Lāpstiņa – Spatula
An implement with a broad, flat, flexible blade that is used to mix, spread, and lift material.
Man ir nepieciešama lāpstiņa, lai apgrieztu pankūkas.
Karote – Spoon
A utensil consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food.
Vai tu varētu man iedot karoti manai zupai, lūdzu?
Sviestmaize – Knife
A cutting tool with a sharp blade used for food preparation.
Es izmantoju asu sviestmaizi, lai sagrieztu maizi.
Šķīvis – Plate
A flat dish from which food is eaten or served.
Lūdzu, pasniedz zivju šķīvī.
Glaunums – Smooth surface or Rolling Pin
Typically a cylindrical tool used to flatten or shape dough.
Paņem glaunumu, lai izrullētu mīklu placēnākiem.
Mixeris – Mixer
A machine used for mixing things, especially an electrical appliance for mixing foods.
Es izmantoju mixeri, lai samaisītu mīklas sastāvdaļas.
Trauks – Dish or Container
An object used for preparing, serving, and containing food.
Vai šis trauks ir piemērots mikroviļņu krāsnij?
Griezt – To cut
The action of slicing or chopping food ingredients.
Vai tu vari griezt burkānu salātiem?
Maisīt – To mix
To combine or put together to form one substance or mass.
Lūdzu, maisi mērci, kamēr tā sabiezē.
Cept – To bake or fry
The process of cooking food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven, or by applying direct heat.
Mēs cepam maizi katru svētdien.
Vārīt – To boil
To cook food by heating it in water or other liquid that is boiling.
Cik ilgi man vajadzētu vārīt kartupeļus?
Recepte – Recipe
A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the necessary ingredients.
Šī ir mana vecmāmiņas recepte pirāgam.
Understanding these terms can significantly enhance your communication skills in Latvian, especially if you find yourself in a kitchen in Latvia or discussing food preparation with Latvian speakers. Learning these culinary terms not only broadens your vocabulary but also gives you a taste of cultural elements embedded in the language.
