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Dry Cooking Methods. CA-ICA-7a: Identify basic dry heat cooking methods. The Dry Heat Cooking Method. Dry Heat cooking refers to any cooking technique where the heat is transferred to the food item without using any moisture .
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Dry Cooking Methods CA-ICA-7a: Identify basic dry heat cooking methods.
The Dry Heat Cooking Method • Dry Heat cooking refers to any cooking technique where the heat is transferred to the food item without using any moisture. • Dry-heat cooking typically involves high heat, with temperatures of 300°F or hotter. • Note that the browning of food can only be achieved through dry-heat cooking.
Methods of Heat Transfer • Radiant Heat—a glowing or hot heat source • Flames, Coals, Hot electric element • Metal that conducts heat from a burner • By oil that is heated
Roasting & Baking Grilling & Broiling Sautéing & Pan-Frying Deep-Frying Examples of dry-heat methods include:
Food is place on a rack for cooking Robust and smoky taste Heat source is directly below the rack Charcoal, gas, wood A griddle is sometimes used Grilling
Broiling • Heat source is directly above the food • Heat is typically a gas flame or electrical heating element
Baking and Roasting • Food is cooked by trapped hot air • Difference depends on size of food • Roasting indicates whole items or large pieces of food • Baking typically indicates smaller pieces of a larger food • Example: Chicken
Sauteing Quick Cooks uncovered in a small amount of fat Fat is used so the food will not stick Tender Foods Stir-Frying Uses a pan with high sides and round bottoms Food is normally cut into thin strips Constantly stir and toss food Sauteing and Stir-Frying
Pan Fry Cooked in oil Oil should be deep enough to come halfway up the sides of the food Oil is 350 degrees Food is normally coated before cooking Deep Frying Oil completely covers the food Oil is between 350-375 degrees Food is coated with standard breading or batter Pan Frying and Deep Frying