What are some of the advantages of simmering versus boiling in culinary?

Answer 1

Some of the food that would break apart of toughen if boiled can be simmered. But you have to be careful the water doesn't begin to boil.

Answer 2

Simmering involves the water bubbling slightly more vigerously than poaching - (poaching involves barely any bubbles).

Answer 3

If the product would break up easily if it were boiled, it would be better simmered. For example, ripe Pears should be "poached" or simmered, but will break up if boiled.

Answer 4

Boiling does not add any extra fat contents or calories to the food you're cooking.

Answer 5

To prevent if form burning

Another reason food is required to be cooked over a length of time.