Boiling isn’t far Behind
Boiling is also a very unique effective way of cooking. Though it is similar to steaming they do have differences. Unlike steaming, boiling requires the food to actually sit in the water. You can boil vegetables, meats and seafood. Basically all the things you can steam, but the taste and health values will change.
Boiling or cooking food directly in the water gives the nutrients a chance to move from the food to the water. It also doesn’t spice up the food nor does it give it that appetizing color that foods get from grilling or baking. Boiled foods don’t have a lot of flavor because the flavor is being soaked in water. This is known as blanching
Here is just a brief list of the positives of boiling
• Doesn’t require any added fats
• It’s easy, it doesn’t require you to be hovering over your stove for hours
• It takes those tough pieces of meat and makes them eatable
• It is perfect for large scale cooking
These are just a few of the reason boiling is great. Grab a steamer or fill a pot with water and see for yourself just how great they both can be.
