Sous Vide is a technique that involves cooking food at precise temperatures for longer periods of time, and at first glance it may seem like a time-consuming approach to preparing meals.
However, when used strategically, it can be a valuable tool for saving time in the kitchen. Let’s explore how Sous Vide can help you save time and organize your meals.
With Sous Vide, you can cook large batches of food, such as proteins or vegetables, and store them for days or even weeks. By doing this, you guarantee pre-cooked meals ready to be finished quickly on a daily basis.
One of the great advantages of Sous Vide is the ability to “set it and forget it”. Once the food is in the thermocirculator (already set to the desired temperature), you don’t have to constantly monitor it. This frees up your employees to concentrate on other activities.
Thanks to Sous Vide’s precision, the risk of overcooking or leaving something raw is minimized. This avoids wasting ingredients and time spent correcting mistakes.
Food prepared with Sous Vide usually only requires a quick finish, such as searing in a frying pan. This process is much quicker than cooking a dish from scratch.
Many foods prepared with Sous Vide have a flexible time window in which they can remain in the water bath without losing quality. This gives you more flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to start cooking earlier or later as needed.
Make a Weekly List: Plan your weekly production in advance, taking into account which ingredients can be prepared using Sous Vide.
Organize with Portions: Cook and store portions used in dishes, making it easy to take out and finish only the amount needed for each distinct dish.
Take Advantage of Idle Times: Use periods when employees are idle to cook food using Sous Vide. This is an excellent way to optimize production.
Label Everything: When storing food cooked in Sous Vide, use labels to indicate the date of preparation and the type of food, as well as the cooking point (e.g. to the point, rare, well done). This helps keep everything organized and also ensures that you use the oldest items first.
Combination with other techniques: Combine Sous Vide with other meal preparation techniques, such as grilling or baking, to add variety and flavor to your dishes.
Although Sous Vide may seem like a time-consuming cooking method, when strategically incorporated into your company’s meal preparation routine, it will be a valuable tool for saving time and ensuring consistent culinary results. With a little planning and organization, you can optimize your entire production.
Would you like to get in contact with Orved Brock to know more about our professional sous vide machines? Reach us via phone: +55 85 98793-6777, e-mail: vendas@orvedbrock.com.br or whatsapp.
