Cooking Skills

Learn when to remove, retain or absorb liquid.

1. 

   Moisture Control

   Cook grains by absorption

   Match the liquid, covered cooking and resting stages to the grain and recipe.

2. 

   Moisture Control

   Cooking off excess liquid

   Let released water evaporate until the filling reaches the texture your recipe needs.

3. 

   Moisture Control

   Draining cut vegetables

   Let unwanted liquid drain away while keeping the vegetable pieces intact.

4. 

   Moisture Control

   Drying surfaces before cooking

   Blot away surface moisture before the recipe’s oiling and cooking stage.

5. 

   Moisture Control

   Squeeze excess water from grated vegetables

   Remove excess liquid before mixing vegetables into a filling or batter that needs to hold its shape.

6. 

   Moisture Control

   Straining yogurt

   Let whey drain in the refrigerator until plain yogurt holds the texture your dish needs.