Fundamental Cooking Techniques · Beginner

Boiling: More Than Just Water

Learn to boil vegetables in water and gently steam them, and learn when to use each method.

What Will You Learn in This Lesson?

Set the salt level in boiling water correctly
Boil green vegetables while preserving their color
Shock vegetables at the right time
Set up a steamer correctly with respect to water level and lid use
Choose the right method for the situation: boiling or steaming

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