Fundamental Cooking Techniques · Beginner
Stovetop Cooking Techniques
Learn the difference between sautéing and sweating, boiling and simmering, how to deglaze a pot, and the proper order for making a stew.
What Will You Learn in This Lesson?
- Apply the difference between sautéing and sweating.
- Choose between boiling and simmering appropriately.
- Make a sauce base by deglazing the browned bits from the bottom of a pot.
- Follow the proper sequence for long-cooked dishes such as stews: searing, sweating, and simmering.
- Choose the right pot size for the amount of ingredients.
Equipment You’ll Need
Required
- A heavy-bottomed pot
- A tight-fitting lid
- A wooden or silicone spoon
- Heat-resistant oven mitts or a pot holder
- Tongs
Optional
- A kitchen thermometer
- A colander
Alternative
- If you do not have heat-resistant mitts, use a folded, dry cloth; never handle a hot pot with a wet cloth.
- If you do not have a colander, leave the pot lid slightly ajar to drain the liquid.
Safety
- To avoid steam burns, open the lid away from yourself.
- Never touch hot handles with bare hands. A wet cloth conducts heat directly and can burn you.
- If boiling liquid starts to spill over, lower the heat first and wait for the foam to settle before fully lifting the pot off the burner.
Course Content
7 sections
37 lessons
9 sa 41 dk total
Boiling: More Than Just Water
Written lesson
Free 20 min
Pan-Cooking Techniques
Written lesson
Free 16 min
Oven Cooking Techniques
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Basic Cooking Methods
Written lesson
Free 10 min
Controlling Heat and Cooking Time
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Stovetop Cooking Techniques
Written lesson
Free You are here 15 min
Kitchen Layout and Work Area
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Basic Tools Used in the Kitchen
Written lesson
Free 12 min
Food Safety and Hygiene Rules
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Measurement Units and How to Use Them
Written lesson
Free 15 min
A Guide to Reading and Understanding Recipes
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Essential Knife Types and How to Use Them
Video lesson
Free 20 min
Vegetable and Fruit Prep Techniques
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Safe Knife Skills
Written lesson
Free 18 min
Chopping Techniques
Written lesson
Free 20 min
Slicing Techniques
Written lesson
Free 20 min
Cube and Strip Cutting Techniques
Written lesson
Free 20 min