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Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Cooking MethodsCooking Methods
1. Moist-Cooking Methods
2. Cooking in Fat
3. Dry-Heat Cooking Methods
4. Microwave Cooking
Moist Cooking MethodsMoist Cooking Methods• In moist heat cooking, food is cooked in hot liquid,
steam, or a combination of the two. • Moist heat helps tenderize tough (inexpensive)
cuts of meat and blends flavors.
Boiling
Simmering
Steaming
Pressure-cooking
Braising
Stewing
Crock-pot cooking
Poaching
…More Moist Methods
Cooking in FatCooking in FatFats can be heated to a much higher temperatures
than other liquids. Fried foods brown easily and develop a crisp crust. Fats can flavor the food.
Frying
Sautéing
Stir-Frying
Deep-Fat Frying
Dry-Heat Cooking MethodsDry-Heat Cooking Methods
• Dry heat cooking is cooking food uncovered without added liquid or fat.
• Used for tender cuts of meat.
Roasting Grilling
Broiling
Baking
How Does a Microwave Work?• A magnetron produces microwave radiation.
• Microwaves heat food by being absorbed by water and fat molecules and converted to heat.
• They cause the molecules in food to vibrate.
• Vibration creates friction.
• Friction creates heat. Heat cooks the food.
• Micro-waves penetrate food about 1½” deep.
• In thicker foods, heat is
conducted to the center.
Microwave CookingMicrowave Cooking
• Avoid cooking large food items. Cut food so that pieces cook evenly.
• Arrange items evenly on a plate to achieve even heating.
• Cover food with plastic wrap or a lid…loosen or vent the lid to prevent a build up of steam.
• Stir or rotate food midway through microwaving to eliminate cold spots where harmful bacteria can survive, and cook more evenly.
Microwave Safe DishesMicrowave Safe DishesHow to Test if a Dish Is Microwave Safe
Steps:1. Fill a cup or dish with cold water.
2. Place the dish in question in the microwave.
3. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
4. When it is done, carefully feel the dish and the water in the dish. If the dish is hot and the wateris cold, the dish is not microwave-safe. If theopposite occurs, which is the case with most dish, then the dish is microwave-safe.
No Metal should ever be put in the microwave!!
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Cooking methods of meats.
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Searing Meats.
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