Cooking methods-water based and fat-based pg25

Question 1

what is braising

Answer 1

it involves slowly cooking food in an ovenproof pot that has the lid on and contains liquid

Question 2

why do people use the method braising

Answer 2

its a great method for big/tough joints of meat due to gentle cooking of meat to help tenderise it

Question 3

name 2 types of frying

Answer 3

-stir frying
-shallow frying

Question 4

what does frying use

Answer 4

hot fat or oil to cook food

Question 5

how to use stir-frying

Answer 5

-its done in a wok and coated in a small amount of oil, which is healthy
-foods cook very quick and needs to be moved all around the wok

Question 6

name stir-fried foods

Answer 6

-noodles
-veg
-tofu
-small pieces of meat/fish

Question 7

what heat process does frying use

Answer 7

conduction

Question 8

Stir-fried meals have what

Answer 8

-more veg than meat, making them a healthy option

Question 9

explain shallow-frying

Answer 9

-uses a frying pan coated in a medium amount of fat or oil

Question 10

what foods use shallow frying

Answer 10

-meat (bacon, sausage)
-fish
-eggs
-pancakes

Question 11

is shallow frying more healthy than stir frying

Answer 11

no, more fat is used when shallow frying, its a less healthy method
-solid fats in food also melt into the pan as food cooks, increasing the amount of fat in the pan

Question 12

what texture does shallow frying have

Answer 12

-a crispier texture than stir-frying

Question 13

what is the cooking process that releases moisture from food, making it more tender and sweet-tasting

Answer 13

sweating