photo: A sous vide meal served at Wafuken (Credits: @wafuken)
Bonjour! Have you ever ordered a chicken dish in the restaurant that was cooked in sous vide style and wondered what that was?
It is French with a literal meaning of “under vacuum”1. It refers to the cooking method where food is secured in a zip-lock bag and placed into a water bath at a precise temperature for hours1. The food will be cooked slowly until ready. As compared to other cooking techniques, sous vide eliminates the hassle of manipulating other elements during food preparation, such as heat1.
Sous vide cooking style provides several cooking benefits2. Chefs can expect consistent results in the final product since there is precise control of the cooking temperature. By cooking food using the sous vide technique, the cooked food remains moist, tender, and flavorful as food is locked in a sealed bag.
The sous vide cooking technique also offers some healthy benefits3. As the cooking process locks in the flavors of the food naturally, no additional salt is required to enhance the flavor profile. For example, chicken cooked in this method will not lose its nutrients and minerals. For instance, Wafuken serves fusion cuisine to their diners in Singapore4. They pride themselves in preparing food via sous vide cooking method4. Some of their popular protein dishes include their signature sous vide chicken breast that is seasoned with pepper and sous vide smoked duck5.
A healthy sous vide chicken meal
References:
1. Michelin Guide. (2017). Kitchen Language: What is Sous Vide? [online] Available at: https://guide.michelin.com/us/new-york/features/kitchen-language-what-is-sous-vide/news
2. Anova Culinary. (2018). What is Sous Vide? [online] Available at: https://anovaculinary.com/what-is-sous-vide/
3. Clifton at Home. (2018). 10 benefits of sous vide cooking. [online] Available at: https://www.cliftonathome.co.uk/sous-vide-cooking/10-benefits-sous-vide-cooking/
4. Wafuken. (2018). About Wafuken. [online] Available at: http://www.wafuken.com/#about-section
5. Wafuken. (2019). Our Menu. [online] Available at: http://www.wafuken.com/#menu-section