Thursday, September 5, 2019

6 Benefits of Sous Vide Cooking Method


Cooking Method: Sous-vide


What is Sous-vide?

  • Sous-vide or “under vacuum” in French is a moist cooking method
  • Sous-vide or vacuum cooking is a method of vacuum sealing food into plastic and then simmering the package in water.
  • The cooking time is longer than the conventional cooking method.
  • The temperature and cooking time according to the types of ingredients, it is around 55°C to 60 °C for meat, and higher for seafood, chicken, or vegetables.

Sous vide Method
Sous-vide Method
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Benefits of Sous-vide Method

  • Can be used for food preservation.
  • Consistency and accuracy result in the expectation because you cook the food at a precise temperature for a precise amount of time.
  • Minimize loss of food nutrients and vitamin
  • The taste of food is better than another method because you cook the food in juices. It ensures that the food is moist and tender.
  • Increase flavor, taste, and humidity of food
  • Using less fat and salt than other methods.

Sous vide Equipment
Sous-vide Equipment

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Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker

Sous-vide Equipment


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Sous-vide Method: Step by Step

  1. Cutting, trimming, slicing, seasoning,  marination, or without marination.
  2. Seal ingredients in food-grade plastic bags, and remove the surrounding air
  3. Cook at a desired time and temperature - Set the desired temperature on your Precision Cooker and place your food in the water bath
  4. Keep the food cooking at the temperature you've specified for the proper amount of time
  5. After your temperature and time requirements have been met, remove your food from the water bath.
  6. Finish the food using another method of cooking such as searing, grilling or broiling, etc,  according to the dish you want to serve.






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