What is the difference between baking and roasting?
Baking generally refers to the method of cooking foods that lack structure, like bread and cakes, while roasting typically involves cooking meats and vegetables with their own inherent structure.
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Blanch in boiling water and then immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking.
Dry the skin thoroughly, score it, and roast at a high temperature initially to render out fat.
Use a tart tamper or the back of a spoon to evenly press the crust, chill before baking, and avoid overfilling.
Use filtered water, avoid over-steeping, and cool gradually before refrigerating.
Use fresh ingredients, chill before serving, and dress just before eating to prevent wilting.
It’s a method of slow cooking where food is first seared at high heat, then cooked slowly in a liquid.