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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 ...
Butterflying is a way of preparing meat, fish, or poultry for cooking by cutting it almost in two, but leaving the two parts connected; it is then often boned and flattened. [1] Spatchcocking is a specific method for butterflying poultry that involves removing the backbone, and spatchcock as a noun may refer to a bird prepared in that way.
If the food will not produce enough liquid of its own, a certain amount of cooking liquid that often includes an acidic element (e.g., tomatoes, beer, balsamic vinegar, wine) is added to the pot, often with stock. A classic braise is done with a relatively whole cut of meat, and the braising liquid will cover two-thirds of the food in the pan.
Typically delicate foods such as fish, chicken/poultry or vegetables are cooked using this method. In each case the aim is to lock in moisture, protect the food from drying, ensure even cooking, and maximise the flavour. [3] The salt crust can be created simply by adding a sufficient quantity of coarse or fine salt to cover the food item.
Deep frying – food is submerged in hot oil or fat. This is normally performed with a deep fryer or chip pan. Gentle frying; Hot salt frying; Pan frying – cooking food in a pan using a small amount of cooking oil or fat as a heat transfer agent and to keep the food from sticking. Pressure frying; Sautéing; Shallow frying; Stir frying
Meatloaf is loved by the budget-conscious because it can be stretched using breadcrumbs ($0.15 per ounce), eggs ($4.15 per dozen) and additional veggies, making it a cheaper option.
Many cooks and food writers use the terms broth and stock interchangeably. [3] [4] [5] In 1974, James Beard (an American cook) wrote that stock, broth, and bouillon "are all the same thing". [6] While many draw a distinction between stock and broth, the details of the distinction often differ.
As opposed to dry salting, fish brining or wet-salting is performed by immersion of fish into brine, or just sprinkling it with salt without draining the moisture. To ensure long-term preservation, the solution has to contain at least 20% of salt, a process called "heavy salting" in fisheries; heavy-salted fish must be desalted in cold water or ...