Significance of Cooking Method
Cooking Method encompasses a variety of techniques used for food preparation that can significantly influence nutritional value, flavor, and medicinal properties. In Ayurveda, these methods are tailored to enhance the digestibility and health benefits of ingredients, while other perspectives, such as scientific approaches, highlight the impact of techniques like boiling and frying on antioxidant levels and safety. The choice of cooking methods plays a crucial role in determining the health effects and nutrient retention in various foods, including vegetables, meats, and herbs.
Synonyms: Preparation method, Culinary practice.
In Dutch: Kookmethode; In Finnish: Keittomenetelmä; In Spanish: Método de cocción
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Hindu concept of 'Cooking Method'
In Hinduism, the Cooking Method encompasses techniques for preparing Sneha to enhance its medicinal qualities and various food preparation practices that embody cultural traditions as described in ancient texts.
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana
(1) Various techniques used to prepare Sneha that determine its medicinal properties and suitability for specific treatments.[1]
The concept of Cooking Method in scientific sources
Cooking Method encompasses various preparation techniques such as boiling, frying, and pressure-cooking, significantly impacting the nutritional and antioxidant properties of foods, as well as influencing digestibility, health benefits, and the presence of harmful substances in meals.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The techniques used to prepare food, such as roasting, grilling, frying, simmering, and boiling, which can affect the nutritional value of the food being consumed.[2]