What You Need to Know
A pressure cooker is a sealed vessel used for cooking food with the use of high pressure steam and water or a water-based liquid, in a process called pressure cooking. The high pressure limits boiling and permits cooking at higher temperatures, allowing food to be cooked faster than at normal pressure.
Steps
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Dal Tadka (India): Achieves creamy lentil texture while preserving aromatic compounds
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Osso Buco (Italy): Tenderizes tough cuts while concentrating umami flavors
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Red-cooked Pork (China): Infuses meat with soy-spice broth under pressure
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction