Cooking tricks: How to defrost food without losing its properties

Defrost food correctly, It is essential for them to preserve their flavor, texture and above all their quality.. Many times we do not take into account that defrosting a meat is not the same as defrosting a fruit, so we have prepared a brief summary of how to defrost each of the foods so that they retain all their properties

  • How to defrost meat and fish: To defrost this type of food, we will need about 5 hours. If the product is large, it is best to thaw it in the refrigerator, in a covered container for about 12 hours before starting to cook it. You should never defrost meat or fish under running water, as it will lose all its flavor. If the food to be defrosted is small like steaks, you can defrost them at room temperature.
  • How to defrost fruit: If you are going to consume it raw, it is best to uncover the container and let it thaw in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
  • How to defrost bread and pastries: Thaw them in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Remove the aluminum foil or plastic bag that wraps the product, so that it defrosts faster. If you are in a hurry to defrost it, you can put it in the oven at a very low temperature, always placing a low and wide container with hot water at the bottom of the oven, so that the bread or pastries do not dry out and the crust breaks.
  • How to defrost ready meals: Those that are consumed cold, have to be defrosted in the refrigerator, the rest, you can transfer them directly from the freezer to the oven, microwave or frying pan. If it's frozen sauces, soups or mollusks, put them directly in the container to cook it and thaw it on the fire adding a little water or broth. If your pre-cooked dish goes in an aluminum or plastic container, put them unopened under running water.
  • How to defrost sauces and soups: Over the fire, simmer until they melt and heat well, always stirring from time to time.
  • How to defrost the vegetables: Those that are going to be boiled directly, you can thaw them in boiling salty water. Its doneness will take place in a few minutes. When the vegetables are going to be used in stews, it is best that you cook them with the rest of the ingredients.

And remember these important tips

  • Never refreeze a food that you have thawed
  • Always freeze in portions that you are going to consume to avoid wasting food
  • Label and store your food correctly when freezing
  • If you are freezing a food that you just cooked, let it cool completely before putting it in the freezer

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