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Involves dropping vegetables into boiling water |
Blanching |
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Is used to loosen the skin on vegetables and to halt enzymatic action that causes vegetables to deteriorate |
Blanching |
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One of the easiest ways to prepare vegetables but boiling vegetables causes them to lose some of their nutritional value |
Boiling |
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simmering large cuts of meat |
Braising |
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Involves partially or fully submerging food into water or another liquid that has reached 160-180°F |
Poaching |
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Involves putting liquids above 180°F but not vigorously bubbling like boiling water |
Simmering |
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Similar to simmering in that the liquid is heated until it forms gentle, yet quickly moving bubbles |
Stewing |
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Generally involves a much smaller amount of liquid that is retained and served with the food as a sauc |
Stewing |
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Great for softening tough cuts of meat or fibrous vegetables |
Stewing |
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Means cooking them over fairly high heat and stirring them often. to keep from |
Sauteing |
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Vegetable cooking method that involves tossing with a light coating of olive oil and sprinkling lightly with salt then roasting in a single layer in a shallow, rimmed baking sheet |
Roasting |
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This vegetable cooking method is similar to sauté but with the vegetables cut into smaller pieces
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Stir-frying |
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Process that cooks vegetables and softens them up but because they are not immersed in water, they do not lose as many nutrients |
Steaming |
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Is a vegetable cooking method where the heat source is above the food, making this a great technique for blistering the skins of sweet peppers or chilies for easy peeling and a smoky flavor |
Broiling |
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Vegetable cooking method similar to broiling but with the heat source coming from below and a basting liquid to keep food moist |
Grilling |
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Provides a blend of sweet and tangy flavors to accentuate the flavors of steamed vegetables |
Sweet mustard sauce |
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In Indian cuisine, it is called raita and may contain cucumbers, red onion, cilantro, and spices like ground coriander and ground cumin |
Yogurt sauce |
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In Turkish Cuisine features a yogurt dip called Haidari |
Yogurt sauce |
