basics
What is poaching?
A gentle cooking method that uses liquid instead of dry heat.
What is swirling the water?
Creating a whirlpool before adding an egg helps it stay together.
What is Eggs Benedict?
This breakfast dish traditionally uses a poached egg on an English muffin.
What are vitamins?
his nutrient stays preserved because poaching uses low heat.
What is a gentle simmer?
The ideal poaching liquid should have very small bubbles, not large rolling ones.
What is flavor?
Adding salt and aromatics improves this in the final dish.
What is moist?
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are often poached to keep them this
What is a firm or hard yolk?
Overcooked poached eggs will have this type of yolk.
What is toughening or overcooking?
This happens if you cook delicate foods too quickly in hot liquid.
What is steam?
Covering the pan during shallow poaching helps cook the top using this.
What is syrup?
Apples and pears are commonly poached in this sweet cooking mixture.
What is acid (vinegar or lemon juice)?
This is added to water to help egg whites firm up faster
What is delicate or tender?
Poaching is best for foods that are naturally this texture.
What is shallow poaching?
This technique involves partially submerging food in liquid and covering it.
What is overcooking?
A timer helps prevent this common mistake
What is oil or butter?
Poaching reduces the need for this cooking fat.
What is temperature control?
This is the difference between poaching and simmering — poaching uses slightly lower temperatures.
What is a sauce?
Reducing the poaching liquid after cooking can create this
What is poaching?
A stovetop is the most common heat source for this method.
What is sous vide?
This cooking method is often used in professional kitchens for precise temperature control.