Monday, 16 January 2012

Cooking For Kids: General Info

Today everyone tries to eat healthy food, but when it comes to children the aspects of healthiness and safety take the first place.
This article is dedicated to general tips about cooking for children.
Getting the ingredients ready
Milk (except for sterilised) should be boiled for 2-3 minutes to prevent the spread of pathogenic microbes. Then the pan should be put into a wider pan with cold water. The boiled milk can be stored in a fridge for 24 hours. If the milk turned sour, use it to make pancakes or something like that. Don`t give it to your kid.
How to defrost frozen meat : put it into the fridge (at about +7 degrees C) for 10-18 hours. Defrosting shouldn't`t last longer than that and the temperatures should`t be higher since the meat will no longer be juicy. Wash it before cutting into pieces. That will help to save the juice it has in. Do not leave the meat in water so that it doesn`t loose any mineral salts.

Fish: It is important to check the fish fillet for bones having removed if there are any to wash it thoroughly. Remember that fish dishes cannot be stored, they should be served as soon as they are ready.
When cooking vegetables it is relevant that they are cooked in the covered pan. Don`t leave the pealed vegetables in water so that they do not loose the minerals they contain. Before pealing wash them carefully in water, pour boiling water over those growing in the ground and dry them. Wash them again after pealing. Mind that pealed fruits and vegetables shouldn`t be left in the open air since oxygen destroys the vitamins.
Some vegetables are to be served fresh. Among them are: carrots,  cucumbers, radish and parsley. Make sure you rinse them with boiled water before cutting or chopping them.
To prepare greens they should be carefully sorted. Cut the roots and leave the greens in water, 10 minutes after take them out. Remember that the water can be poured out only after you have taken the greens out. Do not cook them for more than 10 minutes.

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