Cooking Quote by Andrew Zimmern
“Be aware of what you cook tomatoes with. The high acid content of the tomato slows down the cooking process of some other foods. Dried beans cooked with tomatoes added to the pot can take up to 20 percent more cooking time than beans without tomatoes added.”
About This Quote
Source Cookbook: Food Rules by Andrew Zimmern, 2009
Tomatoes' acidity can delay cooking of other ingredients, extending overall cooking time.
In simple terms: Acid slows cooking of other foods.
Key Takeaway
Adjust cooking times when adding tomatoes.
Themes
cooking
ingredients
timing
Mood
practical
informative
Type
instructional
culinary
When to use this quote
- stewing beans
- sauces
- vegetable mixes
Key Concepts
acidic chemistry
heat transfer
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance acidity and cooking time?
- What adjustments can you make for beans?
A Different Perspective
If too many acidic items are added, flavor may become overly sharp.
