Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is sous vide?
What is sous vide?
- A cooking method in which food is cooked on a grill with direct heat.
- A cooking method in which food is cooked in a plastic pouch or a glass jar in a water bath for longer than usual cooking times at a precisely regulated temperature. (correct)
- A cooking method in which food is cooked in a pan with oil and high heat.
- A cooking method in which food is cooked in an oven with dry heat.
What temperature is typically used for cooking red meat in sous vide?
What temperature is typically used for cooking red meat in sous vide?
- Around 80 to 85°C
- Above the boiling point of water
- Around 66 to 71°C
- Around 55 to 60°C (correct)
Who is the French chef credited with adopting sous vide in 1974 for the Restaurant Troisgros?
Who is the French chef credited with adopting sous vide in 1974 for the Restaurant Troisgros?
- Georges Pralus (correct)
- Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford
- Bruno Goussault
- None of the above
What is the name of the French chief scientist of Sterling, Virginia-based food manufacturer Cuisine Solutions, who is also a pioneer in sous vide?
What is the name of the French chief scientist of Sterling, Virginia-based food manufacturer Cuisine Solutions, who is also a pioneer in sous vide?
What is the benefit of sealing food in plastic bags in sous vide cooking?
What is the benefit of sealing food in plastic bags in sous vide cooking?
What is the essential feature of sous vide cooking?
What is the essential feature of sous vide cooking?
What happens at temperatures above the boiling point of water in sous vide cooking?
What happens at temperatures above the boiling point of water in sous vide cooking?
Where has sous vide become common in recent years?
Where has sous vide become common in recent years?
What is the name of the lower-cost sous vide unit that can be attached to the side of a cooking vessel?
What is the name of the lower-cost sous vide unit that can be attached to the side of a cooking vessel?
Study Notes
Sous vide is a cooking method in which food is cooked in a plastic pouch or a glass jar in a water bath for longer than usual cooking times at a precisely regulated temperature.
The temperature is much lower than usually used for cooking, typically around 55 to 60 °C for red meat, 66 to 71 °C for poultry, and higher for vegetables.
Low-temperature cooking was first described by Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford in 1799.
Sous vide was adopted by Georges Pralus, a French chef, in 1974 for the Restaurant Troisgros.
Another pioneer in sous vide is Bruno Goussault, the French chief scientist of Sterling, Virginia-based food manufacturer Cuisine Solutions.
Sealing the food in sturdy plastic bags retains juices and aroma that otherwise would be lost in the process.
The use of temperatures much lower than those used for conventional cooking is an essential feature of sous vide.
Sous vide cooking facilitates development of desired organoleptic flavors and limits off flavors due to oxidation.
Browning (Maillard reactions) happens at temperatures above the boiling point of water, which is a limitation of sous vide cooking.
Sous vide has become common on cooking TV shows such as Iron Chef America and Top Chef, and in restaurants such as Panera Bread.
Lower-cost units are now available in the form of a "stick", which has a clip to attach it to the side of the cooking vessel.
Devices are becoming more user-friendly, with apps affiliated with most of the devices.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge of the innovative cooking technique known as sous vide with our quiz! From the history of low-temperature cooking to the science behind sealing food in plastic bags, this quiz will challenge your understanding of this popular culinary method. Get ready to learn about the pioneers of sous vide, the ideal temperatures for different types of food, and the limitations and benefits of this unique cooking style. Take our quiz to see if you're a sous vide expert!
