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Boiling is the
method of cooking food in boiling water, or other water-based liquid
such as stock or milk. Simmering is gentle boiling, while in poaching
the cooking liquid moves but scarcely bubbles.
Boiling is a very harsh technique of cooking. Delicate foods such as
fish cannot be cooked in this fashion because the bubbles can damage the
food. Foods such as red meat, chicken, and root vegetables can be cooked
with this technique because of their tough texture. |
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