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    Section D: Skills requirements (preparation and cooking techniques) - 3 Cooking methods — OCR GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition

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    Section D: Skills requirements (preparation and cooking techniques) - 3 Cooking methods explained

    Section D: Skills requirements (preparation and cooking techniques) - 3 Cooking methods covers 4 specification points, including Steaming, boiling and simmering, blanching and… and Dry-frying, pan (shallow frying), stir-frying.

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    1. Water-based methods using the hob: steaming, boiling and simmering, blanching and poaching
    2. Dry heat and fat based methods using the hob: dry-frying, pan (shallow frying), stir-frying
    3. Using the grill: char, grill or toast
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    1. Using the oven: baking, roasting, casseroles and/or tagines, braising

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