Question

What are the various moist heat methods of cooking food? Explain.

02 Mar 2022
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MOIST HEAT METHOD are the methods in which we use the heat generated by water in some form or the other. The methods include boiling, steaming, pressure-cooking, and stewing.

 (1) Boiling  

 In this method the foodstuffs are cooked in boiling water. Thus, the food comes in direct contact with water. In this the foodstuffs are immersed in water in a suitable container, covered with a lid and the heat is applied. Once a vigorous boil starts the heat can be reduced and cooking continued till the food is tender. Food may be boiled in any liquid, which is bubbling at the surface such as stock, milk, juices or syrups. Foods that are cooked by boiling are rice, eggs, dals, potatoes, meat, and sago and beetroot. Boiling can be done with excess of water (eggs) or with sufficient water (dal, upma). Food cooked by this method is always recommended for patients.

Disadvantages of boiling 

  1. It is time consuming. It takes time and fuel may get wasted.
  2. Water-soluble pigments, like betanim from beetroot may be lost. Beetroot should be cooked along with the skin to prevent the _________ _____ _________ ___ ___ _________.
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