Cooking Methods

Question 0

Cooking in water : boiling

What is it and what does it do to the food

Answer 0

Cooking in a deep bubbling liquid

It softens starches , breaks down proteins and water soluble vitamins are realised I to the liquid

Question 1

Why do we cook food?

Answer 1

It's easier to digest
It's adds flavour
It's makes food more appetising
It smells better
It's safer to eat without microbes
It prevents spoilage

Question 2

Simmering : cooking in water

What is it and what does it do to the food?

Answer 2

Similar to boiling but is is done just below boiling point

Proteins are broken down but water soluble vitamins are preserved used for rice, eggs and fruit