Healthy and low-fat cooking tips
Many modern cooks are concerned about preparing healthy, low-fat meals. Fortunately, there are simple ways to reduce the fat content of
most dishes without losing flavor. Tips for adapting these recipes are provided here and throughout the book. To cut fat from recipes, consider using less olive oil than the recipe calls for. Sprinkling a little salt on the vegetables brings out their natural juices, so less oil is needed. It’s also a good idea to use a nonstick frying pan if you decide to use less oil than the recipe calls for. Or substitute a low-fat or nonfat cooking spray for oil. Another common substitution for butter is margarine. Before making this substitution, consider the recipe. If it is a dessert, it’s often best to use butter. Margarine may noticeably change the taste or consistency of the food.
Some of the recipes in this book call for milk, yogurt, or feta cheese. You may cut fat by using skim, 1 percent, or 2 percent milk and nonfat or low-fat yogurt instead.You may wish to use a combination of nonfat and whole milk products to achieve the desired flavor with less fat. For a healthier feta cheese dish, substitute low-fat or nonfat varieties.
Meat, such as lamb and beef, play a big part in Turkish cooking. Some cooks like to replace red meat with chicken, turkey, or chunks of tofu to
lower the fat content. However, since this does change the flavor, you may need to experiment a little bit to decide if you like these substitutions.
Buying extra-lean cuts of lamb or beef or trimming excess fat from the meat is also an easy way to reduce fat.
When recipes call for lamb, beef, or chicken broth, use low-fat varieties or replace with vegetable broth.You may lower the cholesterol in some of the dishes that contain eggs by using an egg substitute.
There are many ways to prepare meals that are good for you and still taste great.As you become a more experienced cook, try experimenting
with recipes and substitutions to find the methods that work best.
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