Cooking methods-water based pg24 Flashcards
Name ways into using water to cook in lots of different ways
-boiling
-steaming
-blanching
-simmering
-poaching
whats boiling
it involves cooking food by heating it in a pan of boiling liquid, usually water
name foods that are boiled
-meat
-potaotes
-rice
-pasta
-veg
what does over-boiling do
causes food to become soft e.g pasta
Is boiling healthy or not
yes, as no fat is added
-but if veg is boiled for too long colour, flavour and water-soluble vitamins are lost in the water
True or false
boiled food is often not as tasty/attractive as food cooked by methods like roasting
true
does boiling use high amounts of energy
no
-it uses less energy than other methods e.g roasting and simmering
whats steaming
cooking food with steam from boiling water or stock
name foods that are used with steaming
-fish
-rice
-veg
does steaming use fat
no
-bc there is no direct contact with water, the veg keeps more of their taste, texture, colour and nutrients
whats blanching
it involves part-cooking food in boiling water for a very short time before putting it in cold water
why does blanching use cold water
to stop the cooking process- preserving colour, texture and vitamins
what does blanching also do
to remove harsh flavours in food
-e.g raw onions are blanched to give them a milder taste
what happens to tomatoes and almonds when you blanch them
-makes their skins shrivel up, making it easier to remove
what is simmering
it is like boiling, but is more gentle as the temperature is slightly lower than boiling point.
