Types of Cooking Methods
What are the three types of cooking methods?
Dry-heat, moist-heat, and combination cooking methods
What is sous vide?
A cooking process of sealing food and then cooking food in temperature-controlled water
True or False: You will never have something overcooked if you use the sous vide method
True
True or False: Sous vide ensures a shorter cooking time for recipes
False
What are two examples of the dry heat cooking method?
Examples can include: grilling, broiling, roasting, baking, sauteing, stir-frying, etc.
True or False: The cooking process for sous vide is quick and controlled.
False
True or False: Sous Vide is a healthier cooking option
True
What is a downside to the sous vide method that can be fixed by cooking a food item after the sous vide process is complete?
Loss of browning and caramelization
What does the type of cooking method impact in food?
The way the food looks and tastes, and the nutrition the food provides when we eat it
What does the food never come in contact with during sous vide?
A heated metal surface, flames, steam, or smoke
Why is it important to have consistent heating during sous vide?
It means there will be even cooking throughout
Why is it important to seal the bags properly during sous vide?
Because improper sealing can lead to the growth of harmful bacteria
Through direct contact with a hot liquid and steam that rises from a hot liquid
Under vacuum
It saves time and allows chefs to focus on other areas of preparation.
What are the three materials used in sous vide?
Sous vide wand, cooking pot, vacuum-sealed bags