Restaurant Food Secrets

(ref: YouTube)

1. Curing Meats:

• Season meat generously with salt and let sit in the fridge overnight.

2. Adding Acid:

• Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice to your dishes for extra brightness.

3. Hydrocolloids (Xanthan Gum):

• Use xanthan gum to thicken sauces without adding fat or calories.

4. Compression (Vacuum Sealing):

• Pickle vegetables quickly by vacuum sealing them with pickling liquid.

5. Precise Measurements (Exact Recipes):

• Measure ingredients carefully to ensure consistent flavor.

6. Par Cooking:

• Pre-cook food to a specific temperature in advance to speed up service.

7. Par Frying:

• Par fry breaded items in lower temperature oil to achieve a crispy exterior without overcooking.

8. Coning (Slow Cooking in Fat):

• Slowly cook proteins in a large volume of fat for intense flavor and tenderizing.

9. Two-Step Cooking:

• Cook food to 80-90% done in advance and finish it quickly during service.

10. Pre-Making Dishes (Cooking in Advance):

• Cook time-consuming dishes like braises or stews ahead of time to save time and effort.