2006-07-13 14:39:17 · 7 answers · asked by Mic Y 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
It doesn't change the taste. The steam can't escape and you will get a 'wetter' meal.
2006-07-13 14:42:45 · answer #1 · answered by Titzen_Ash_23 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a recipe calls for simmering with no lid on the pot, this usually means that the liquid in the food needs to simmer down or condense to release some of the water in it and intensify the flavour. Therefore if you leave the lid on when it should be uncovered, the water can't escape and you wind up with muted flavour (watered down sauce) and possibly soggy food.
2006-07-13 23:19:14 · answer #2 · answered by Chanteuse_ar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what you're cooking. some cases it'll be better because the flavor and aroma won't escape but sometimes it'll be bad since it'll make what you're cooking wet and those that are supposed to evaporate won't.
2006-07-13 23:06:51 · answer #3 · answered by amor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the water will not evaporate thus stock will not condense witch makes flavors stronger
2006-07-13 21:45:48 · answer #4 · answered by RUSSELL J L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are following a receipe, why not follow it all the way? (There is a reason for everything)
2006-07-15 17:08:58 · answer #5 · answered by Nunya B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will boil it and all vitamins will be steamed away
2006-07-13 21:42:51 · answer #6 · answered by countrykarebare 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doesn't
2006-07-13 21:52:42 · answer #7 · answered by 2341 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋