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Liquid in cooking can serve two functions. First it can serve as a medium to transfer heat from the stove to the food as in boiling or steaming food. That controls the temperature. Without such control the food burns. Water is used when a lower temperature is wanted; fat or oil is used for a higher temperature. Second, food contains water. Food without water is almost impossible to eat. Dried food such as dried milk, mashed potatoes, sea biscuits, beans, must be reconstituted before they become edible. Food requires at least 15% water before people can eat it.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoLiquids are used in baking breads are to make a dough, in cooking meats they keep the meat from drying out and becoming tough and stringy.
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∙ 14y agoBoiling and braising both involve cooking in liquids.
parboil- to boil in liquid until partially cooked
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∙ 13y agoCooking liquids are liquids you use in cooking
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Why is evaporation is a cooking process?
Evaporation will reduce the amount of liquid in a dish and intensify flavours. In cooking it's called reduction.
What is the heaviest cooking liquid?
The heaviest cooking liquid is oil of course
Is it true that when cooking beans they will not soften if cooking in an acidic liquid?
no
Is cooking oil a liquid?
yes
What does liquid do when cooking fruit?
Liquid from the fruit expels during cooking. As you cook the fruit longer, the juice reduces into an almost syrup consistency.
A colorless liquid fuel burned for cooking and heating especially when camping?
called White gas or Parrafin, highly refined kerosene
What is a the meaning of reduction in cooking?
Reduction means cooking a liquid until some of the water evaporates and the remaining liquid is thicker and has a more intense flavor.
What is a liquid ingredient?
Water, milk, are two examples of liquid ingredients used in cooking.
How do you use cinammon bark in cooking?
Yes, you can use cinnamon bark when cooking. However, it is not the most practical way to get the spice in most instances. Cinnamon bark is best when used in a liquid when you are cooking as it will flavor the liquid.
In what state of matter does cooking oil exist at room temperature?
Clearly, this depends on the temperature of the room. In most countries, cooking oil will be liquid at room temperature. However in very cold countries, cooking oil will be solid at room temperature.
What does drain mean when your cooking?
you get all the liquid out that is not needed
Is saturated fats liquid or solid?
cooking oil
