Science Common Sense

718 - What are the basic cooking methods (e.g., boiling, frying, baking)?

There are several basic cooking methods. Here are some of the main ones:

  1. Boiling: Cooking food in hot water. Examples: boiled eggs, boiled potatoes.

  2. Steaming: Cooking food using steam (like boiling, but not in the water). Examples: steamed broccoli, steamed fish.

  3. Frying: Cooking food in hot oil. Examples: fried chicken, fried french fries.

  4. Baking: Cooking food in an oven using heat. Examples: baked cake, baked chicken.

  5. Grilling: Cooking food over direct heat (like a fire or hot coals). Examples: grilled burgers, grilled vegetables.

  6. Roasting: Cooking food in an oven using hot air. Examples: roasted chicken, roasted potatoes.

  7. Searing: Cooking food quickly in a hot pan to make it brown on the outside. Examples: seared steak, seared fish.

  8. Poaching: Cooking food in liquid at a low temperature. Examples: poached eggs, poached salmon.

Remember to always ask a grown-up for help when cooking.

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