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