Fundamental Cooking Techniques · Intermediate
Pan-Cooking Techniques
Learn the basic rules of sautéing and searing, from choosing the right pan and controlling heat to choosing oil and adding ingredients in the right order.
What Will You Learn in This Lesson?
- Check whether a pan is hot using the water-droplet test
- Choose an oil suited to the ingredients and consider its smoke point
- Cook ingredients in a single layer without overcrowding the pan
- Distinguish browning (the Maillard reaction) from steaming
- Check the safe internal temperature when preparing chicken or ground-meat sautés
Equipment You’ll Need
Required
- Wide-bottomed skillet
- Spatula or spoon
- Cutting board
- Knife
Optional
- Food thermometer (required to verify the safe internal temperature of chicken, ground meat, and fish)
- Pan lid
Alternative
- Color and clear juices do not prove safe cooking; use a thermometer to check that chicken and ground poultry reach 74°C / 165°F and ground beef or lamb reach 71°C / 160°F.
Safety
- Wash the cutting board and knife used for raw chicken or meat with hot, soapy water before using them for vegetables.
- Never add water to hot oil; it can splatter and cause burns.
- If oil catches fire, do not add water; for a small pan fire, if it is safe to do so, slide a lid over the pan, turn off the burner, and do not move the pan. Leave the lid in place until cool; if you cannot act safely, move away and call emergency services.
Course Content
7 sections
37 lessons
9 sa 41 dk total
Boiling: More Than Just Water
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Pan-Cooking Techniques
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Oven Cooking Techniques
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Basic Cooking Methods
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Controlling Heat and Cooking Time
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Stovetop Cooking Techniques
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Kitchen Layout and Work Area
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Basic Tools Used in the Kitchen
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Food Safety and Hygiene Rules
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Measurement Units and How to Use Them
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A Guide to Reading and Understanding Recipes
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Essential Knife Types and How to Use Them
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Vegetable and Fruit Prep Techniques
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Safe Knife Skills
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Free 18 min
Chopping Techniques
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Free 20 min
Slicing Techniques
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Free 20 min
Cube and Strip Cutting Techniques
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Free 20 min