Lab Station 01 Modernist Recipe Book
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principle

Carryover Cooking

Core Mechanism

Stored heat continues moving inward after food leaves the heat source.

Conditions and Controls

Size, temperature gradient, resting time, and insulation determine the rise.

Culinary Implications

Remove food before its final target and rest it to avoid overcooking.

Referenced by

  • Gratin Dauphinois
  • Hibachi Pork with Charred Greens & Spanish Green Sauce
  • Monkey Gland Chicken
  • Reverse-Seared Fillet with Hibachi Cabbage, Steakhouse Fries & Gochujang Sauce
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