Dry-Heat Cooking Methods

Question 1

what are the dry heat cooking methods?

Answer 1

• baking/air-frying

- grilling/BBQ

Question 2

explain baking

Answer 2

• cooking food in an enclosed oven which needs to be preheated before use
• preheating oven ensures even distribution of heat

Question 3

what are the advantages of baking?

Answer 3

• food becomes soft and digestible
• little loss in nutrients if cooked at the right temperature
• does not require constant monitoring
• desirable brown colour on food

Question 4

what are the disadvantages of baking?

Answer 4

• slow method of cooking
• require a precise cooking temperature and time
• requires preheating

Question 5

what is the heat transference used in baking?

Answer 5

• radiation (by preheating oven)
• convection (most)
• conduction

Question 6

explain grilling

Answer 6

cooking food on a heated grill or on glowing charcoals

Question 7

what are the advantages of grilling?

Answer 7

• little loss of nutrients if cooked at the right temperature
• gives the food a smoky flavour

Question 8

what are the disadvantages of grilling?

Answer 8

• slower method of cooking

- requires basting to keep food moist

Question 9

what is the heat transference used in grilling?

Answer 9

• convection (most)

- conduction