Cooking Methods: Boiling, Poaching, Steaming

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What are two processes for boiling food?

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1. Cooked by being placed into cold water and brought to the boil. 2. Cooked by being placed into already boiling water.

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What is the water temperature for boiling?

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100°C

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What are two processes for poaching food?

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1. Food items are placed into a suitable liquid (e.g. water, stock, wine). 2. Cooked very gently at just below boiling point (95-98°C).

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What is the poaching temperature range?

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95-98°C

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What are two processes for steaming food?

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1. Food items are cooked in water vapour (steam that is a by-product of boiling water). 2. Can take place in a high pressure steamer or an atmospheric steamer (e.g. bamboo steamer).

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What is the temperature for steaming in an atmospheric steamer?

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100°C

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What are three food items suitable for boiling?

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1. Carrots 2. Silverside of beef 3. Rice

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What are three food items suitable for steaming?

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1. Sponge puddings 2. Dim sum 3. Broccoli

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What is one reason for soaking dried beans or lentils?

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To rehydrate the product.

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What is one reason for blanching green vegetables?

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To speed up service.