COOKING TECHNIQUEs

When i was younger I really like to cook different dishes until I really love it for some unexplained reason. At first I was really scared that I might not be able to achieve my goal or my dream.But as I learned that there are different techniques and the importance of cooking I got the courage on it to keep on going.And now I just want to share what I learned.

WHAT IS COOKING TECHNIQUES?

Cooking techniques are a set of methods and procedures for preparing, cooking and presenting food. Good techniques also take into account economical use of food and cooking fuel resources, as well as food safety.

Cooking methods are the techniques and procedures for cooking, along with preparing and presenting the food.

WHY COOKING TECHNIQUES IMPORTANT

 Methods and techniques are ways to understand the use of food and kitchen tools, along with food safety and the cost of food to make that meal. The recipe gives you a simple guideline of ingredients that you will need step by step to make an individual dish. However, a recipe just does not explain or show you the techniques and methods used in preparing the meal, while a cooking technique focusses on how to prepare one of the items in the list of ingredients for the recipe

This page first published: Nov 13, 2012 · Modified: Jun 24, 2018 · by CooksInfo. Copyright © 2019

KINDS OF COOKING TECHNIQUES

Cooking methods or techniques in the culinary arts are divided into two categories:

Dry Heat Cooking Methods

In dry heat cooking, heat is transferred to food via air, fat, metal, or radiation. These cooking methods generally use higher temperatures than moist heat cooking methods because air, fat, and metal can be heated to temperatures much higher than the boiling point of water.

 Example: Roasting, broiling or sautéing.

Moist heat cooking

Methods use water, liquid or steam to transfer heat to food. Common moist-heat cooking methods include: poaching, simmering, boiling, braising, stewing, pot roasting, steaming and en papillote.

Example
BROILING:

INGREDIENts

balsamic vinegar           

extra-virgin olive oil

brown sugar

cloves garlic, minced

dried thyme

dried rosemary

chicken breasts

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, and dried herbs, and season generously with salt and pepper. Reserve ¼ cup.
2. Add chicken to the bowl and toss to combine. Let marinate at least 20 minutes and up to overnight. 
3. Preheat grill to medium high. Add chicken and grill, basting with reserved marinade, until cooked through, 6 minutes per side. 
4. Garnish with parsley before serving.
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