@lailaspantry: EP 3: Fundamental Flavors & Techniques- Sweating Aromatics! One of the first things I learned in culinary school was the technique of sweating aromatics. Before, I used to just follow recipes that said cook the onions and garlic for five minutes and then add the rest of the ingredients. I’ve always taken issues with recipes that only say, “cook for x amount of time” as the timing can vary so much depending on your pan type, stove capability, ingredient size, quality of ingredient etc. Going by visual cues and smell is the best way in my opinion, and the same applies to sweating. The longer slower process allows for a mellow and natural flavor to develop, allowing the ingredients to shine. I love doing this technique where I don’t want browned aromatics and an intense flavor. Instead, it gives a more well-rounded balanced flavor that just floats on your tongue! It’s best used for simpler recipes where each ingredient really has an opportunity to shine. The full breakdown can be found on my Substack, link in bio! https://open.substack.com/pub/lailaspantry/p/fft-3-how-to-sweat-aromatics?r=307yae&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true On Thursday, we’ll be discussed the differences between sweating and caramelizing! Stay tuned and share this series with anyone who needs help getting started in the kitchen or anyone who wants to elevate their cooking game! #lailaspantry #chef #fundamentalflavorandtechniques #howtocook #cookingtutorial

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