Friday, August 23, 2019

What’s the Difference Between Simmering and Boiling?


Cooking Method: Boiling and Simmering

What is Moist Heat Cooking?

  • The heat conductor is liquid
  • Cooking with liquids, such as water, broth, stock, wine, etc.
  • Usually for hard ingredients, such as beef shank, beef topside, hard vegetable, etc.
  • Moist heat cooking faster than dry heat cooking.

Boiling Method
Boiling Method

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Types of Moist Heat Cooking

  • Boiling
  • Simmering
  • Blanching
  • Poaching
  • Steaming
  • Stewing
  • Braising
  • Pressure Cooking
  • Sous Vide

Moist Heat Temperature
The temperature of Moist Heat Cooking

Read: 2 Types of Poaching Method




Moist Heat Cooking Equipment

  • Bamboo Steamer
  • Cartouche (parchment paper lid)
  • Perforated pan
  • Pot
  • Sauteuse
  • Sautoir
  • Thermometer
  • Combination oven
  • Steamer

Moist Heat Equipment
Moist Heat Cooking Equipment


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Moist Heat Cooking: Boiling

What is Boiling?

  • A boil occurs when large bubbles come from the bottom of the pot and quickly rise to the surface
  • Temperature 100 C
  • The amount of liquid used is more than food (completely submerged food)
  • Foods are truly "boiled" such as dried beans, grains, eggs, etc.
  • The boiling method can use cold or hot water
  • Boiling equipment is called boiler or pot


Dishes

  • Boiled Potato
  • Boiled Egg.
  • For blanching vegetables or pasta.





Moist Heat Cooking: Simmering

What is Simmering?

  • Simmer is identified by the fine bubbling of liquids constantly on the sides of pots or pans 
  • Temperature 85 C - 95 C
  • As the tenderizing method
  • Simmering helps break down the connective tissue of tougher cuts of meat such as beef pot roast, and lamb shanks
  • Suitable for tough meat cuts, sturdy vegetables, legumes, stewing method, stock, sauces, soup, etc.


Dishes

  • Stewed Beef
  • Lamb Shank
  • Beef Pot Roast, 
  • Soups, Stock, Sauces, etc.

Boiling vs Simmering
Boiling vs Simmering

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Notes:

  • Boiling and simmering are different processes, but oftentimes they work together in recipes. You may see a line in the instructions that says, “Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer.” 
  • Simmered food takes much longer to cook than boiled food, but the depth of flavors you’re able to achieve is well worth the extra time
  • Maintaining a simmer can require close attention because as heat builds in a pot, a simmer easily can turn to a boil


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