Does Boiling Meat with a Spoon Make it Tender Faster? Find Out the Facts

Dream - Since a long time ago, there have been many tricks circulating to simplify the cooking process and make the dishes more delicious in a practical way. One of the tricks commonly used in the kitchen is boiling meat with eating utensils such as forks or spoons at the same time to tenderize it faster.

Many people believe in this and do it every time they cook beef or goat meat. However, this method is a myth that doesn't always work well. According to Chef Gungun Chandra, this method is not appropriate and you only need to change the cooking technique.

“The correct way to boil meat is to use low heat or use the slow cooking technique,” he said in an Instagram post.

The cooking time is determined by the size and texture of the meat. This means you can't speed up the process if you want to make it tender.

 “Although it takes a little longer, the result is guaranteed to be tender and easy to chew,” said Chef Gungun.

Who has ever tried cooking by putting a spoon into the boiling meat or using the slow cooking technique?

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6 Tricks to Cook Goat Meat to Keep it Fresh and Odorless

Dream - Indonesia is famous for many delicious dishes, one of which is goat meat dishes.

Goat meat is known for its distinctive aroma called prengus odor. This odor comes from the fat and moisture in the meat.

So, to produce delicious goat meat dishes, you need to know tips and tricks to cook it.

Here are some things you need to know before cooking goat meat.

1. Cut against the grain

The main cause of prengus odor in goat meat is the moisture content in the meat. To overcome this, you need to cut the meat properly, which is against the grain.

Incorrect cutting direction can make the moisture last longer and cause odor.

2. Remove the fat

The first thing you need to do when cooking goat meat is to remove the fat. To remove the lingering prengus odor, you can remove a small portion of the fat or reduce the moisture content in the goat meat.

3. Do not wash the meat

Many people believe that prengus odor can be eliminated by washing the meat with water.

Actually, to clean goat meat, you only need to use a clean cloth or tissue. This method is more effective in cleaning and reducing the odor that sticks to the meat.

4. Add salt and spices during marination

Adding salt during the marination process can also help reduce the moisture content in the meat. The marination process is usually done for 2-3 hours on fresh meat.

In addition to salt, you can add strong-smelling spices such as garlic or powdered coriander to reduce the prengus odor.

5. Soak in milk or vinegar

If you don't plan to cook the goat meat immediately and don't need to marinate it, there is another alternative to eliminate the prengus odor. You can soak the goat meat in milk or vinegar.

6. Store in the refrigerator/freezer

If you want to store the goat meat for a longer period, it is best to put it in the refrigerator at a temperature of five degrees Celsius or lower.

Usually, goat meat can last for 3-5 days. But if you want to extend its shelf life, store it in the freezer at a temperature of minus 15 degrees Celsius or even lower.

(Source: Diadona)