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According to the dictionary the method of using heat to prepare food is termed as cooking. While this a necessary activity that is learnt by almost every person, at some point or the other in their lives; for others it is a form of creativity and profession too. Many people, across the world, feel that on returning home after a stressful day, cooking up a meal can be a true stress buster.
There are a many people who experiment with food and create unique recipes, such as the chefs working in the kitchens of the various restaurants and hotels. Even homemakers enjoy creating something new for the family, by looking up various published recipes, or then by creating something new.
The following are the various techniques used in cooking, across the world :
Baking
- Blind baking
- Flash bake
- Trivection
Boiling
- Blanching
- Braising
- Crock-pot
- Double steaming
- Infusion
- Pressure-cooking
- Simmering
- Steaming
- Stewing
Frying
- Deep-frying
- Hot salt frying
- Hot sand frying
- Pan-frying
- Pressure frying
- Stir-frying
- Sauté
Microwave cooking
There are certain techniques used in preparation for the actual cooking process.
These are listed as follows :
- Drying
- Grinding
- Marinating
- Mincing
- Pickling
- Seasoning
- Sprouting
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