Kooktechnieken
Fundamentele technieken: aanbraden, stoven, sauteren en meer.
Aanbraden
BeginnerCreating a flavorful brown crust through the Maillard reaction
Stappen:
- Pat protein dry
- Heat pan until very hot
- Don't move it—let crust form
- Flip when it releases easily
Gebruikt voor: Steaks, chops, chicken thighs, scallops
Stoven
IntermediateLow and slow cooking in liquid for tender results
Stappen:
- Sear protein
- Sauté aromatics
- Add liquid 1/3-1/2 up
- Cover and cook 2-4 hours at 300-325°F
Gebruikt voor: Short ribs, pork shoulder, chicken thighs
Sauteren
BeginnerQuick cooking in a small amount of fat over high heat
Stappen:
- Cut ingredients uniformly
- Heat pan with fat
- Cook in batches—don't crowd
- Keep food moving
Gebruikt voor: Vegetables, stir-fries, quick-cooking proteins
Roosteren
BeginnerDry-heat cooking in the oven for caramelization
Stappen:
- Preheat oven (400-450°F)
- Dry and season ingredients
- Single layer, don't crowd
- Flip halfway
Gebruikt voor: Vegetables, whole chickens, beef, fish
Deglaceren
BeginnerUsing liquid to lift flavorful browned bits from pan
Stappen:
- Remove protein from hot pan
- Add cold liquid
- Scrape bottom with wooden spoon
- Reduce by half
Gebruikt voor: Pan sauces, starting braises, building stews
Emulgeren
IntermediateCombining fat and water-based liquids into stable mixtures
Stappen:
- Start with water-based ingredient
- Add oil very slowly
- Whisk constantly
- Once stable, can add oil faster
Gebruikt voor: Vinaigrettes, mayonnaise, hollandaise