cooking method

cooking method

1. 2 main methods for cooking food

   • moist heat
     • simmering
     • poaching
     • blanching
     • boiling
     • steaming
   • you can also combine these 2 methods referred to as combination cooking
   • dry heat
     • barding- wraping the item with strips of fat(bacon)
     • larding- inserting long pieces fat into meat with a special needle
     • cook food using direct or in-direct heat
     • food should be naturally tender or prepared by adding moisture
     • some foods may lose moisture and become dry
     • marinating- soaking in wet and dry ingredients to add flavor and moisture

2. with fat and oil:

   • deep-frying
   • pan-frying
   • stir-frying
   • sauteing

3. without fat:

   • broil
   • baking
   • roasting
   • grilling

4. its is important that the chef is aware of the best method to use while cooking