1.11.3 - Simmer
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What temperature range is considered simmering?
💡 Hint: Think of the boiling point of water!
Name one dish that is typically simmered.
💡 Hint: Consider your favorite warm dish.
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What temperature range is appropriate for simmering?
💡 Hint: Consider the boiling point of water.
True or False: Simmering is more suitable for tender vegetables than tough cuts of meat.
💡 Hint: Think about how tough meat behaves when cooked.
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You are preparing a beef stew that requires simmering. Describe the process of preparing your ingredients and maintaining a proper simmer to achieve the best results.
💡 Hint: What key elements help in keeping the simmer steady?
Explain the scientific reasoning behind why nutrients are better preserved during simmering compared to boiling.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of temperature on food.
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