खाना पकाने की तकनीक
मूलभूत तकनीकें: सीयरिंग, ब्रेज़िंग, सॉटेइंग और अधिक।
तेज आंच पर भूनना
BeginnerCreating a flavorful brown crust through the Maillard reaction
चरण:
- Pat protein dry
- Heat pan until very hot
- Don't move it—let crust form
- Flip when it releases easily
के लिए उपयोग: Steaks, chops, chicken thighs, scallops
धीमी आंच पर पकाना
IntermediateLow and slow cooking in liquid for tender results
चरण:
- Sear protein
- Sauté aromatics
- Add liquid 1/3-1/2 up
- Cover and cook 2-4 hours at 300-325°F
के लिए उपयोग: Short ribs, pork shoulder, chicken thighs
तलना
BeginnerQuick cooking in a small amount of fat over high heat
चरण:
- Cut ingredients uniformly
- Heat pan with fat
- Cook in batches—don't crowd
- Keep food moving
के लिए उपयोग: Vegetables, stir-fries, quick-cooking proteins
भूनना
BeginnerDry-heat cooking in the oven for caramelization
चरण:
- Preheat oven (400-450°F)
- Dry and season ingredients
- Single layer, don't crowd
- Flip halfway
के लिए उपयोग: Vegetables, whole chickens, beef, fish
डिग्लेज़िंग
BeginnerUsing liquid to lift flavorful browned bits from pan
चरण:
- Remove protein from hot pan
- Add cold liquid
- Scrape bottom with wooden spoon
- Reduce by half
के लिए उपयोग: Pan sauces, starting braises, building stews
पायसीकरण
IntermediateCombining fat and water-based liquids into stable mixtures
चरण:
- Start with water-based ingredient
- Add oil very slowly
- Whisk constantly
- Once stable, can add oil faster
के लिए उपयोग: Vinaigrettes, mayonnaise, hollandaise