Dry-Cooking Methods (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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What do dry-cooking methods use?
What do dry-cooking methods use?
Heated air or direct heat, no water/steam
Define baking
Define baking
Dry heated air in enclosed oven for even cooking
Baking's fat requirement vs other methods
Baking's fat requirement vs other methods
Requires less added fat
Essential baking step before adding food
Essential baking step before adding food
Preheat oven to specified temperature
Foods suited to baking
Foods suited to baking
Breads, pastries, cakes, veg, meats, fish
How roasting differs from baking
How roasting differs from baking
Higher temps, for larger cuts of meat & veg
Roasting texture benefit
Roasting texture benefit
Crispy exterior with tender interior
Why baste meats regularly when roasting
Why baste meats regularly when roasting
To prevent drying
Why rest roasted meats after cooking
Why rest roasted meats after cooking
Redistributes juices & improves tenderness
Grilling heat direction
Grilling heat direction
Direct heat from below the food
Barbecuing vs grilling difference
Barbecuing vs grilling difference
Slower cooking, lower temps, with smoke flavours
Grilling guideline to prevent sticking
Grilling guideline to prevent sticking
Clean grates & apply oil
Nutrients retained by dry cooking
Nutrients retained by dry cooking
Fat-soluble vitamins & minerals
Maillard reaction components
Maillard reaction components
Amino acids + reducing sugars react under heat