Cooking methods-water based and fat-based pg25 Flashcards
what is braising
it involves slowly cooking food in an ovenproof pot that has the lid on and contains liquid
why do people use the method braising
its a great method for big/tough joints of meat due to gentle cooking of meat to help tenderise it
name 2 types of frying
-stir frying
-shallow frying
what does frying use
hot fat or oil to cook food
how to use stir-frying
-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
name stir-fried foods
-noodles
-veg
-tofu
-small pieces of meat/fish
what heat process does frying use
conduction
Stir-fried meals have what
-more veg than meat, making them a healthy option
explain shallow-frying
-uses a frying pan coated in a medium amount of fat or oil
what foods use shallow frying
-meat (bacon, sausage)
-fish
-eggs
-pancakes
is shallow frying more healthy than stir frying
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
what texture does shallow frying have
-a crispier texture than stir-frying
what is the cooking process that releases moisture from food, making it more tender and sweet-tasting
sweating