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Salmon being poached with onion and bay leaves. Poaching is a cooking technique that involves heating food submerged in a liquid, such as water, milk, stock or wine.Poaching is differentiated from the other "moist heat" cooking methods, such as simmering and boiling, in that it uses a relatively lower temperature (about 70–80 °C or 158–176 °F). [1]
See also References Further reading External links A acidulate To use an acid (such as that found in citrus juice, vinegar, or wine) to prevent browning, alter flavour, or make an item safe for canning. al dente To cook food (typically pasta) to the point where it is tender but not mushy. amandine A culinary term indicating a garnish of almonds. A dish served amandine is usually cooked with ...
Butter being creamed by electric beaters. Creaming, in this sense, is the technique of softening solid fat, like shortening or butter, into a smooth mass and then blending it with other ingredients. The technique is most often used in making buttercream, cake batter or cookie dough. The dry ingredients are mixed or beaten with the softened fat ...
After searing the fish for a few minutes per side, make a super-simple lemon butter sauce with garlicky. We like to sauté some asparagus too, but use whatever vegetable you like.
Nage is the term (French word) for a flavored liquid used for poaching delicate foods, typically seafood. A traditional nage is a broth flavored with white wine, vegetables, and herbs, in which seafood is poached. The liquid is then reduced and thickened with cream and/or butter. [1]
Lobster Mac & Cheese Bites. The perfect bite to start any party is one made of mac and cheese and lobster.Here we use a combination of heavy cream, sharp cheddar, and nutty gouda cheese along with ...
This isn’t just a fun technique for buttering corn, but also a way to subtly infuse the bread with extra flavor from — as Tucci points out — melted butter, salt on the corn, and the subtly ...
Similarly, the heating of sugars and proteins causes the Maillard reaction, a basic flavor-enhancing technique. An emulsion of starch with fat or water can, when gently heated, provide thickening to the dish being cooked. In European cooking, a mixture of butter and flour called a roux is used to thicken liquids to make stews or sauces. [19]