La cocina sous-vide

Since it was popularized by several of the great contemporary chefs, low temperature cooking has become one of the most celebrated preparations of modern cuisine. This technique involves heating food for extended periods at temperatures below that of boiling water, which rarely exceed 80 ° C. There are several ways to cook food at low temperatures, such as slow cookers and ovens use low heat; but the method most valued today is undoubtedly the sous-vide cooking. In this type of cooking food are wrapped in vacuum bags that isolate the outside and maintain therefore the integrity of food, prevent losing their liquid and contamination from other ingredients, so generally retain flavor Original much purer than any other cooking method.

 The benefits of low-temperature cooking are numerous. Overall, it is a method which is softer for a traditional cooking food, which often better retain its original characteristics, both flavor and texture. Thus, it is a perfect method for cooking meat because it keeps its juices and consistency much better than with traditional cooking, while it softens and becomes tender. Similarly, it is a perfect technique for confit, which is especially useful in fish, the meat is more delicate and receives less damage to be treated at low temperature. It can also be said of the eggs, which the sous-vide cooking acquire a very smooth consistency unable to achieve with any other method.

 In a more modest line of high-end products like the famous Roner designed by Joan Roca, one of the greatest chefs of the moment, sous-vide machine multifunction Lacor is presented as a quality option but economic and very easy to use,which it is perfect for homes where you want to try the experience of vacuum cooking without incurring high expenditure or complication of more specialized machinery. Besides the function sous-vide and function of slow cooking, sous-vide machine multifunction Lacor allows a variety of dishes such as stir fry, stew, steamed or cooked stews, and even has specialized modes the preparation of rice and roasts. In addition, the programmable timer allows specifying when the food is ready, and is therefore perfect for comfort families where all members work and can not spend time in the kitchen.