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Cooking Food Properly - Instructions and Tips

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In modern cooking, food is often prepared gently so that flavour and vitamins are preserved as well as possible. In our blog article, we introduce three cooking methods that are suitable for gentle preparation.

Simply steam.

Braising is one of the simplest and gentlest cooking methods. It is ideal for tender vegetables and fruit, fish, and delicate meats such as veal or chicken. Braising refers to cooking in the food’s own juices with the addition of a little fat and liquid.
Some cooks deliberately skip the fat altogether or add just a few drops of oil, butter, or cream at the end. Since many flavor compounds and vitamins are fat-soluble, fat is often used as a carrier of flavor.

Braise until juicy.

Braising is a cooking method that combines the advantages of fat, liquid, and steam. The food is briefly browned or seared in a small amount of hot fat and then slowly cooked with a little hot liquid and a closed lid. This slow cooking process makes braised dishes particularly juicy and flavorful. When searing with fat, a brown crust forms – these browned bits can then be used to make a delicious sauce. In non-stick cookware, you can also sear food without fat.

Soak sparingly.

Soaking is cooking food in plenty of liquid at a low temperature. The food absorbs the water and increases in volume. Soaking is suitable for rice and grains. Here's how it works: Start with cold water. For every cup of rice, you'll need 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Heat the pot to high (electric stove) or medium to high (gas and induction stove). Once the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and let the rice absorb the liquid. The pot must remain covered at all times to prevent liquid loss. During soaking, the temperature of the liquid should always remain below boiling point.

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