cooking methods

cooking methods

1. food can be cooked in different ways

   • the main two methods are dry heat and moist heat, those can be combined
     • dry heat uses direct on heat
       • foods lose moister and become more dry
         • some use moisture on meat before dry heat
           • like bording, larding, and marinating
             • example of dry heat is deep fry, baking, grilling
               • broiling uses high heat from a source right above the food
                 • grilling is a simple way to cook food on a grill
     • moist heat cooking methods result in more flavor and are healthier
       • examples are boiling and steaming
         • 212 degrees is boiling
           • nutrient is more lost with boiling
             • simmering is different than boiling because the bubbles rise gently and break the surface
               • when poaching good food between 160 qnd 180 degrees

2. When cooking meats, choose moist methods for touch cuts and dry methods for tender cuts.

   • Fat provides moisture, tenderness, and flavor to meats

3. To be a good chef you must know the best way to prepare different foods.