Wash meat directly under the faucet
All housewives have the habit of washing meat directly under cold water faucet. However, this method will cause the meat washing water to splash out and stick to surrounding food and utensils. If this water is left for a long time, it will produce harmful bacteria to health.
Blanch meat with hot water
Many people believe that blanching meat with hot water helps remove dirt. However, this method can only reduce some bacteria on the surface of the meat.
Most bacteria only die at very high temperatures (above 100 degrees Celsius). Therefore, to completely kill bacteria, you must cook the meat thoroughly.
In addition, blanching the meat with hot water and then scooping it out causes the surface of the meat to contract, preventing the release of toxins and losing a significant amount of nutrients.
Proper meat washing
The correct way to wash meat is to use diluted saltwater. Similar to soaking vegetables and fruits in saltwater before cooking. The dirt in the meat will gradually release into the water and be rinsed off.
How to boil meat deliciously
There are two ways to boil meat, one with boiling water, and the other with cold water. Each method has its own effect.
Boiling meat with boiling water helps the meat fibers and proteins to coagulate and not release. The meat eaten may have a sweeter taste and retain more nutrients (as the substances are not degraded during prolonged boiling). However, this method does not remove many toxins and dirt from the meat.
Boiling meat with cold water, during the cooking process, nutrients will be released into the water, and impurities will also be washed away. The meat may not be as tasty as when boiled in hot water, but it eliminates more toxins.
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