When conversation
touches on the topic of wine and food, most people start thinking
about wine as a beverage that adds a touch of class to any meal.
However, that is not the only role this drink can play.
True
foodies know that wine can be used to prepare several dishes,
particularly those in French cuisine. If you’re interested in using
wine for cooking, here are a few simple tips you can try:
Marinating
Are
you planning to grill a few lamb chops this weekend? For a different
twist on your barbecue, why not try soaking the meat in a wine
marinade instead? The acidic content of wine helps lock in the lamb’s
natural juices, keeping the meat moist when dinner time comes along.
You can use this trick for marinating other types of meat as well.
Sautéing
Frying
food in oil and butter substantially increases the amount of fat in
the dish. You can achieve a fried taste while minimizing fat by
substituting cooking oil with a mixture of wine and a very small
amount of butter, and then sauté the meat.
Apart from reducing
fat, the flavour of the wine is also absorbed, so choosing a fruity
wine is best. This technique works great with fish.
One last piece of
advice: only use wine that you would drink. Remember that the wine
you use will flavour your dish, so don’t use a flavour you do not
enjoy.
Happy eating!
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