boiling - At what point is water considered "at a boil?" - Seasoned …
2011年6月13日 · Remember that the "boiling point" (the temperature at which water boils) of water is significantly different based on altitude and mineral contents. Boiling an egg for 2 minutes in Colorado Springs yields a significantly different result than at the top of Pike's Peak. –
Water repellent-like residue on pot when cooking vegetables
Boiling water can strip that coating. Oils and waxes float on water, so the build-up would tend to be near the water line. I've never blanched broccoli (or kale), but when I blanch (homegrown) tomatoes to peel them, the surface of the water starts to look oilier with each successive tomato and the sides of the pan get a build-up at the water line.
food science - Does oil boil just like water does? - Seasoned Advice
2017年12月1日 · When one heats oil in a pan, there comes a time when it starts boiling (bubbles coming up) just like water. Now I know that water bubbles are formed to the the increase in the K.E of molecules and thus the breakage intermolecular forces.
What is the thick white substance in my pasta water?
2018年10月4日 · Pasta is made from flour, water, and sometimes egg—that means it’s basically just starch and protein rolled out into different shapes and dried. It’s the starch molecules that are important. Once they’re heated in a moist environment—like your pot of water—the starch will absorb more and more water until it finally bursts.
food safety - What is the thin, colorless film that remains after ...
2014年5月6日 · When I cook ground oatmeal with boiling water, a thin colorless film is formed around the interior surface of the pot. The film comes off the pot easily, but it is attached and rooted into the cooked oatmeal. It is colorless and very similar to a thin plastic wrap. It easily breaks off into smaller pieces and it could also melt into the oatmeal.
Spots and gray residue on stainless steel pot after boiling water
2024年5月27日 · To me, the spots in the pan look like harmless water spots but the dark gray residue on the paper towels looks like more of an issue. Water contains numerous minerals and particulates. When you heat the water, these contaminants can leave spots on the surface of the heating vessel. This can commonly be seen inside kettles used to heat water ...
boiling - Are red beans supposed to look pruney when soaking ...
2022年2月21日 · If it seems like just a few of the beans are wrinkled, pick them out and proceed. If it’s the whole pot , start over with fresh beans or buckle in for a looooong, slow cook—and add a pinch of baking soda: The baking soda increases the pH of the liquid (the opposite effect of adding acid to the mix!), naturally making the beans more tender.
nutrient composition - Does dumping the water from boiling …
Using one block of ramen in a medium sauce pan add water until the block is floating 2" from bottom of pan. Bring to a boil and allow to boil for 15 min or until the noodles are completely white. Remove from heat and place the pan in the sink. Using hot water, add water to the pot till overflowing and leave under tap until water in pot turns clear.
(How) can I prevent pasta water from boiling over with the lid …
2010年10月21日 · @Jefromi - We just covered this in my chemistry class. Leaving the lid on increases vapor pressure in a closed system. This is similar to how a pressure cooker works. Leave the lid off and the boiling water stays at the same temperature. Keep it …
boiling - Why does my chicken go dry when I boil it? - Seasoned …
2015年3月8日 · Furthermore any minor temperature gradient should also be pushing water into the chicken. The most plausible explanation I came up with is that the chicken is over-saturated with water to begin with -either naturally or introduced during processing of the meat- and boiling it then somehow reduces the capacity of the tissue to retain the liquid.