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Its not new, but its not necessarily something you think of doing every week either.
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Here are eight tips for getting started with parchment paper cooking.
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Keep it to one serving per bag.
“This will ensure that the protein is evenly cooked.”
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(Yeah, that part was a little annoying.)
“Pre-cut parchment papers are so much easier to work with because they lie flat.
Save money by buying a bulk pack from a restaurant supply store!”
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An even better idea?
it’s possible for you to buyready-made “en papillote” pouches.
“Perfecting the folding technique takes some time,” she adds.
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“I recommend watching a how-to video to walk you through the steps.
Rewind as needed!”
“If the seal isnt tight, steam will escape.”
This means your dinner won’t cook as quickly.
And again, that tight seal is important for the steaming process.
“I love en papillote cooking because its essentially a ‘one-pot’ style meal,” says Pine.
Remember: The goal is for all ingredients to be evenly cooked when removed from the oven.
One advantage parchment paper cooking has over foil cooking?
It’s easier to tell when your food is done, says Pine.
The big reveal is obviously the best part of parchment paper cooking, but remember, safety first!
“Be careful when you launch the pouchthe steam thats trapped inside can burn,” says Plotkin.
The delicious salmon that awaited me when I was done running my finger under cool water.
Now that’s what I call adulting.
