the number 1 quick ‘cooking’ technique

When it comes to getting food on the table in record time, there is one ‘cooking’ technique that is head and shoulders in front of the rest.

And what is this magical technique?

I call it ‘un-cooking’ but some people also think of it as ‘assembling’.

Basically, it’s where you don’t use any heat to prepare your meal. Rather you just combine your ingredients as they are.

Ever made a sandwich or tossed your own salad? Yes?

Then you’re already all over this technique.

3 tips for mastering the art of ‘un-cooking’

1. remember to use it!
It can be easy to overlook this simple meal preparation technique when you’re in a hurry. Make sure you don’t!

If you think a salad or a sandwich doesn’t feel special or substantial enough for dinner, think again.

2. use the best quality ingredients
It’s never a good idea to use second rate ingredients if you can avoid it. But especially so when you’re ‘un-cooking’.

With this simplest of techniques, your ingredients are either going to make or break the dish.

3. don’t be afraid to use convenience foods
Just because we aren’t applying heat ourselves for this technique, doesn’t mean we must stick to cold food.

Grab a hot BBQ chicken from your local takeaway. Or a BBQ duck from your favourite Chinese. Or even some tandoori lamb cutlets from your local Indian.

Then serve them with your own ‘uncooking’ salad creation and you’ll have a healthy, delicious and hot meal in a flash.

related links:

on stonesoup: un-cooking: the easiest system for delicious, healthy food fast
on stonesoup: 12 meals to ‘assemble’ when you can’t be bothered to cook
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