COOKING GUIDES
- Advice for STEAM -
Food characteristics
Density | Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed. Cut the food |
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| into thinner parts if possible, and arrange in single layer. | |
Quantity | The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food cooked in the | |
| oven increases. | |
Size | Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as heat can | |
| penetrate from all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces | |
| the same size. | |
Shape | Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks, | |
| may take longer to cook in the thicker parts. Check these parts are cooked | |
| thoroughly before serving. | |
Temperature of food | The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed. | |
| Chilled foods will take longer to cook than foods at room temperature. The | |
| temperature of the container is not the actual temperature of the food or drink. | |
Seasoning & flavouring | Seasoning or flavouring are best added after cooking. If added as | |
| marinades or rubs, their taste may become light when cooking with steam. | |
| Add seasoning or fl avouring again after cooking if necessary. | |
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NOTE:
•Ensure the food is thoroughly cooked / reheated before serving.
•Cooking time will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with the size, shape and material of the container.
Face & Hands: Always use thick oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. Be careful when opening the oven door to allow steam to dissipate. Do not remove the food from the oven with your bare hand.
Check the temperature of food and drink and stir before serving. Take special care when serving to babies, children or the elderly.
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