Cooking Methods

Cooking Methods

1. Dry Heat

   • Dry heat cooking methods can cook food using direct or in-direct heat.
   • Some foods may lose moisture and become dry when a dry heat cooking method is used
   • Ways to add Moisture
     • barding
     • larding
     • marinating
   • grill
   • roast
   • broil
   • bake
   • deep fry (fat)

2. Moist Heat

   • boil
     • pasta and corn
     • lose nutrients
   • simmering
   • poaching
     • seafood, chicken, eggs
   • blanching
     • like boiling
   • steaming
     • veggies
     • healthy

3. It is important that chefs be aware of the best method for each food to ensure the best results.