{"id":130,"date":"2019-07-05T14:07:42","date_gmt":"2019-07-05T21:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wasnap-ed.org\/live-well\/?page_id=130"},"modified":"2024-12-03T11:18:08","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T19:18:08","slug":"moist-cooking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wasnap-ed.org\/live-well\/cook\/cooking-skills\/moist-cooking\/","title":{"rendered":"Moist Cooking"},"content":{"rendered":"
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About moist cooking methods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Moist cooking is done by cooking food in a liquid. Water, broth or many other liquids can be used. Here are some different kinds of moist cooking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poaching: <\/strong>You can poach food by heating liquid in a pan. The liquid should be hot but not bubbling. Poaching is used to cook delicate foods like eggs or fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simmering: <\/strong>This method of cooking is done at hotter temperatures than poaching. Bubbles will form and gently rise to the top of the pan. The liquid will not be at a full, rolling boil. Simmering is used for making things like soup, stock and starchy foods like potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boiling: <\/strong>This method of cooking requires a high temperature and will make some foods tough. Pasta is a food that is cooked by boiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steaming: <\/strong>When a liquid is heated past its boiling point it turns to steam. Food cooks quickly with steam without losing nutrients. Food that is often cooked with steam are vegetables and seafood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blanching:<\/strong> This is the process of quickly boiling and then quickly cooling foods. The food is placed in boiling hot water for a short time. It is then immediately put in ice cold water to stop the cooking. Blanching is used mostly for fruits or vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You will need a pot or skillet large enough to hold the amount of food and liquid for your recipe.  A steaming basket is nice to have when you steam food. If you do not have a steamer basket you can also use a kitchen strainer or colander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for successful moist cooking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Poaching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Poaching is a fast way to cook tender protein foods like eggs or fish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Don\u2019t stir or disturb the food too much so it doesn’t fall apart or break up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Use the poaching liquid as a base for a sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Poaching is a good way to cook without adding fat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Heat the cooking liquid to a simmer and then gently slip the food into the liquid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Simmering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Most foods cooked in a liquid are simmered. Remember, do not bring the liquid to a full boil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Vegetables are a good food to simmer. Watch them carefully so they do not get too soft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Simmer vegetables just until done to keep the most nutrients and color.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Boiling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Pasta is a great food to cook at a full, rolling boil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Bring the liquid to a boil first, then add the food and bring back to a full boil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Start counting the cooking time once the water has returned to a full boil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Steaming Basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Steaming is a fast and gentle way to cook food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Steaming helps retain the shape and color of foods. It is a great way to prepare your favorite vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Steps in steaming vegetables:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Bring water to a boil in a pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Place vegetables in a steamer basket or a large kitchen strainer and place on top of the pot of water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Cover and steam until tender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Green vegetables keep their color best when the lid partially covers the pan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Blanching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • If you plan to freeze fruits or vegetables, blanching should be done first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Foods should only stay in boiling water for 3-7 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Quick cooling is important to make sure the foods still have their flavor, color, and vitamins after cooking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Best foods for moist cooking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Many foods lend themselves to moist cooking.  Try using pasta, vegetables or fish using one of these methods.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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