My Project on Five Methods of Cooking

Name: Andreka Tyrell

Grade: 11H2
Subject: Food Nutrition And Health
Teacher: Mrs.Wright
 Table Of Contents
Introduction...............................................................................................Page 1
Acknowledgement.....................................................................................Page 2
Poaching...................................................................................................Page 3
Sauteing....................................................................................................Page 4
Baking.......................................................................................................Page 5
Grilling.......................................................................................................Page 6
Boiling.......................................................................................................Page 7

Introduction
Healthy eating means eating a variety of foods that give you the nutrients you need
to maintain your health, feel good, and have energy. These nutrients include
protein, carbohydrates, fat, water, vitamins, and minerals. ... No food or diet can
prevent you from getting breast cancer.Lets start talking about some methods of
cooking
 Acknowlegement

This project is the fruit of concerted efforts. A project of this magnitude was effectively
compiled with the assistance and contribution of a number of individuals; my gratitude must be
extended to such persons.

I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to my teacher who gave me the
opportunity to do this project on this wonderful topic which also help me to do a lot of research
and I came to know about so many new things I am making this project not only for marks but to
also increase my knowledge

The researcher would like to thank God almighty for giving her the health and strength she need
to complete this project on human and social biology.

Finally, the researcher would like to say thanks to my parents whom aided me financially
to print and finish this project.
Poaching
Definition of Poaching
Poaching is a type of moist-heat cooking technique that involves cooking by submerging food in
a liquid, such as water, milk, stock or wine. Poaching is differentiated from the other "moist
heat" cooking methods, such as simmering and boiling, in that it uses a relatively low
temperature .

Advantages of Poaching
Poaching is best for very delicate foods, such as eggs, fish, white meat chicken and fruit. It is a
very healthy cooking method, because liquid not fat carries the heat into the food. Poaching
takes patience.

Disadvantages of Poaching

Rules to be observed when poaching

Suitable foods for poachimg
Eggs
Fish
White Meat
Chicken
Fruit.

Sauteing

Definition of sauteing
 Sauté is to cook food quickly in a minimal amount of fat over relatively high heat. The word
comes from the French verb sauter, which means "to jump," and describes not only how food
reacts when placed in a hot pan but also the method of tossing the food in the pan.

Advantages of sauteing
Tender, Juicy and Fast. One of the main advantages of using a method, such as sauteing, is how
quickly food cooks. Small, individual portions of meat, for example, can be cooked in 10 to 15
minutes. Another advantage of dry cooking is the flavor it imparts.

Disadvantages of sauteing

Rules to be observed when sauteing

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Suitable foods for sauteing

Beef Tenderloin
Fish fillets
Chicken Breasts

Baking
Definition of baking
Baking is a method of cooking food that uses prolonged dry heat, normally in an oven,
but also in hot ashes, or on hot stones. The most common baked item is bread but many other
types of foods are baked.Heat is gradually transferred "from the surface of cakes, cookies, and
breads to their centre. As heat travels through, it transforms batters and doughs into baked goods
with a firm dry crust and a softer centre".
Baking can be combined with grilling to produce a hybrid barbecue variant by using
both methods simultaneously, or one after the other. Baking is related to barbecuing because the
concept of the masonry oven is similar to that of a smoke pit.

Advantages of Baking
Baking is one of the cooking methods that enhances food's flavor and reduces cooking
time. ... In terms of health, baked foods are considered healthy foods. This is mainly because
they have a low fat content.

Disadvantages of Baking
1. A baking instrument may be costly and out of the rich of the common man.
2. Baking requires special skills which only a few possess.
3. It is also time demanding compare to steaming and others.
 Rules to observed when baking
Use a good recipe. ...
Use the tin size stated in the recipe and line it well. ...
Preheat the oven. ...
Make sure ingredients are the right temperature. ...
Get as much air into the cake as you can. ...
Once the cake mixture is made put it straight into the oven.

Suitable foods for baking

Bread
Buscuits
Chicken
 Grilling

Definition of grilling
Grilling is a form of cooking that involves dry heat applied to the surface of food, commonly
from above or below. Grilling usually involves a significant amount of direct, radiant heat, and
tends to be used for cooking meat and vegetables quickly. Food to be grilled is cooked on a grill
(an open wire grid such as a gridiron with a heat source above or below), a grill pan (similar to a
frying pan, but with raised ridges to mimic the wires of an open grill), or griddle (a flat plate
heated from below).

Advantages of grilling
YOU EAT LESS FAT: When you grill, you eat less fat because of the excess drips off the
grates; while in frying pan, the fat has nowhere to go, hence it pools and eventually reabsorbed
by the meat/food.
VEGETABLE COOKED ON THE GRILL ARE BETTER FOR OUR HEALTH: Vegetable
retain more of their vitamins and minerals when they are grilled. Vegetable toss on a grill is
usually fresh. The grilled vegetable has a nutritional advantage than boiling/frying.
GRILLING FOODS PRESERVES NUTRIENTS: Grilling of meat preserves nutrients like
riboflavin and thiamine. Both of which plays a vital role in a healthy diet.

Disadvantages of grilling

Grilled foods cannot be successfully reheated. Imagine warming suya. They need to be served
straight away for maximum taste and rich enjoyment.
Only tender cuts of meat can be used.

Rules to be observed when grilling

Use propane and charcoal grills outdoors only.

Place the grill well away from your home, deck railings and out from under eaves and
overhanging branches.

Put safety rules for kids in place. Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill
area.

Clean your grill often, removing any grease or fat buildup from the grates and in the trays below.

Stay next to your grill at all times while cooking; never leave the area unattended .
 Suitable foods for grilling

Pork
Pizza
Steak
Vegetable

Boiling
Definition of boiling
Boiling is the rapid vaporization of a liquid, which occurs when a liquid is heated to its boiling
point, the temperature at which the vapour pressure of the liquid is equal to the pressure exerted
on the liquid by the surrounding atmosphere. There are two main types of boiling ; nucleate
boiling where small bubbles of vapour form at discrete points, and critical heat flux boiling
where the boiling surface is heated above a certain critical temperature and a film of vapor forms
on the surface. Transition boiling is an intermediate, unstable form of boiling with elements of
both types. The boiling point of water is 100 °C or 212 °F but is lower with the decreased
atmospheric pressure found at higher altitudes.

Advantages of boiling
Boiling is a safe and simple method of cooking also the food does not get charred. It is suitable
for large scale cooking. Boiled food is also digested easily.

Disadvantages of boiling

While boiling, water soluble nutrients are lost if the water in which food is boiled is discarded.

Rules to be observed when boiling

The first necessary caution is that your pots and pans are always kept clean. Be careful that your
pot is constantly boiling, by this means you may determine with precision the time necessary to
accomplish any dish you may prepare in this way.Put fresh meat into boiling water, and salt into
cold. Never croud your pot with meat, but leave sufficient room for a plenty of water. Allow a
quarter of an hour to every pound of meat.

Suitable foods for boiling

Vegetables
Starchy foods
Soups