Learn how to cook in the dishwasher

Who has never heard that the wood stove makes the food tastier? Yeah, it may actually be true, but who can keep one of these at home? The electric stove as it is used today, which is one of the main appliances in the kitchen, is a woman's partner in the daily rush. Some of them even warn when the food is ready. But at a time when concern for the environment guides people's routine, there is a sustainable option to cook in the dishwasher.

It sounds odd and even unlikely, but it is really possible to make food using this appliance, at least as the book says? Cooking in the dishwasher: taste, sustainability and economy with a revolutionary method ?, in Italian (language in which publication is available), Cucinare in lavastoviglie. Gusto, sustainability and risparmio with a rival method?, by Lisa Casali. The author advocates a form of gastronomy that does not impact on nature. Thus, while using the washing machine, it is used for cooking.

It works like this: First, do I need to pack? the food in tightly closed glass containers or vacuum bags and then they can be placed in the dishwasher next to the plates, glasses and cutlery that will be there. As the food will be well packed, they will not come in contact with the detergent and the internal temperature of the appliance is in charge of cooking.

According to the author, the internal temperature of the dishwasher is constant and not too high, which is what allows perfect cooking at low temperatures. Practice similar to what great chefs do because it exudes the scent and flavor of the food.

Cooking in a dishwasher is generally good for the environment as it uses the same energy for two functions. ? When cooking with normal, fast or intensive eco washing? machine operating phases? you get delicious, low-temperature dishes. The benefits of this technique are many and not only for the environment ?, writes Lisa on her blog, Ecocucina.org.br.

Do you want to try it? Check out the tips!

• Foods cooked at low temperatures may have a greater proliferation of bacteria. Therefore, when removing them from the machine, make sure that the containers that will receive them are well cleaned.
• In contrast, low-temperature foods (whether in the dishwasher or not) better preserve the properties, taste and scent of foods. Another advantage is that the kitchen is not overheated, so it is odorless in the environment, because it will be all concentrated in the pot.
• Not all foods can be cooked in the dishwasher, but the list of those who might be adept at this was an extensive one. The only recommendation is to observe the cooking period of each one, because the time will be stipulated by the type of washing. For example, in order for meat to become juicy, it needs a certain amount of time exposed to heat.
• The entire cooking process is time consuming, so it may not be recommended for everyday use. But to solve this problem, the alternative is to let the food cook overnight, for example, and save it for later eating. Some foods can be preserved without losing flavor and nutrients for up to three days.

How to Cook in a Dishwasher (April 2024)