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Methods of cooking (Moist & Dry) LG3 Violet - Coggle Diagram
Methods of cooking (Moist & Dry) LG3 Violet
Moist
cooking method
Boiling
Eggs
The proteins bunch together and solidify, causing the egg white and yolk to harden
The proteins that cause the egg white to solidify when you cook it
Egg whites have about 10% protein & 90% water
Poaching
Chicken
Cooking the food by immersion in water that has been heated to near its boiling point
Steaming
Cha siu bao
Uses moist heat to cook the food
Braising
The cooking of meat or vegetables by heating them slowly with oil
Beef
Definition = wet, juicy
Foods
Cakes
With moister, syrup
Lemon drizzle cake
Ice-cream
Ice-cream retain moisture during storage by adding emulsifiers and stabilizers
Emulsifiers like lecithin to manage the fat and resistance to heat shock for the full intended shelf life of the ice cream
Stabilizers such as locust bean gum and carrageenan
Primarily to increase mix viscosity and lactose crystal growth during storage
Cooking method that maintains or adds moister of the ingredients
Dry
Definition = un-moistened
Cooking method
Air fryer
Air fryers use dry heat to cook the food
Baking
Normally referring to an oven, it uses dry heat. It can be substituted with hot ashes or on hot stones
Baking
Dried fruits
Sultanas
preserved and sweetened by the drying process
Dried Bananas
Banana slices would be heated in a dehydrator racks where there's air vents and a fan to circulate the heat
Because of drying process it will lose volatile nutrients like vitamin c
Biscuits
Anzac cookies
Takes all the moister out
Baking uses dry heat though can be substituted with hot ashes or on hot stones
Smoking
Beef jerky
Lean trimmed meat cut into strips and dried (dehydrated) to prevent spoilage
Preserving food by exposing it to smoke from burning material
Process of flavouring
Salting
Fish
It removes some of the water from fish flesh
By removing the moisture it helps to reduce the growth of unwanted bacteria
Using salt as a preservative it reduces the water activity of foods and spoiling the food
Fermentation
Define - Cooking method has dried out the pallet