Regeneration of Cooked Chilled Foods
Whilst cooking fresh is ideal (and I will argue passionately for this), we need to be pragmatic and work within what is possible. Some kitchens are not set up for cooking fresh every day and opt for cook/ chill instead.
Advocates of cook chill and refresh will say the advantages are:
- Consistency
- Uniform workforce
- Buying power
- Increased shelf life
- Colour and nutrition due to being cooked very quickly and chilled very quickly
This is all true when the commissary:
- Uses good quality ingredients
- Utilises cooking techniques that amplify and maximise flavour
- Regenerate with knowledge and care
- Include final touches to give extra life to the dish, both visually and aromatically.
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Featuring Maggie Beer with:
- Leo Gstrein, National Executive Chef, Compass Group
In this Module:
This module will cover:
- Common ways to regenerate cook, chill foods
- Understand the importance of timing and temperature in regeneration
- Identify techniques for enhancing the flavour, texture and aroma of regenerated dishes.
Learning Outcomes
In this module you will learn about:
- Common methods for regenerating cooked chilled foods and identify when each method is appropriate.
- Apply appropriate timing and temperature principles during regeneration to maintain the quality, safety and consistency of food.
- Use finishing techniques to enhance the flavour, texture, aroma and visual appeal of regenerated dishes.
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