Cooking methods-water based and fat-based pg25 Flashcards

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what is braising

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it involves slowly cooking food in an ovenproof pot that has the lid on and contains liquid

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why do people use the method braising

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its a great method for big/tough joints of meat due to gentle cooking of meat to help tenderise it

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name 2 types of frying

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-stir frying
-shallow frying

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what does frying use

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hot fat or oil to cook food

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how to use stir-frying

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-its done in a wok and coated in a small amount of oil, which is healthy
-foods cook very quick and needs to be moved all around the wok

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name stir-fried foods

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-noodles
-veg
-tofu
-small pieces of meat/fish

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what heat process does frying use

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conduction

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Stir-fried meals have what

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-more veg than meat, making them a healthy option

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explain shallow-frying

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-uses a frying pan coated in a medium amount of fat or oil

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what foods use shallow frying

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-meat (bacon, sausage)
-fish
-eggs
-pancakes

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is shallow frying more healthy than stir frying

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no, more fat is used when shallow frying, its a less healthy method
-solid fats in food also melt into the pan as food cooks, increasing the amount of fat in the pan

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what texture does shallow frying have

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-a crispier texture than stir-frying

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13
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what is the cooking process that releases moisture from food, making it more tender and sweet-tasting

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sweating

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