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Grilling
Dry Heat CookingCooking food on a grate over direct heat from below. Creates distinctive char marks and smoky flavor.
๐ฌ How It Works
Radiant heat from flames or coals cooks food quickly from below. Fat dripping onto heat source creates smoke that adds flavor.
๐ Step by Step
- 1
Preheat grill to high heat (450-550ยฐF)
- 2
Clean and oil the grates
- 3
Season food and bring to room temperature
- 4
Place food on grill and don't move until ready to flip
- 5
Flip once and cook to desired doneness
๐ก Pro Tips
- โCreate hot and cool zones for control
- โLet food release naturally before flipping
- โKeep a spray bottle handy for flare-ups
- โRest meat after grilling
โ ๏ธ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- โFlipping too often - let crust form
- โNot preheating grill enough
- โPressing down on burgers, losing juices
- โMoving food before it releases from grates
๐ Recipes Using Grilling
Mufete de Camarรฃo com Pirรฃo de Milho
Angola
45 minutes
Mufete de Peixe
Angola
1 hour 15 minutes
Peixe Grelhado com Molho de Gindungo
Angola
35 minutes
Peixe Grelhado com Molho de Ginguba
Angola
45 minutes
Peixe Grelhado com Molho de Ginguba e Legumes
Angola
55 minutes
Peixe Grelhado com Molho de Piri-Piri
Angola
40 minutes
Peixe no Barco
Angola
55-65 minutes
Pirรฃo de Milho
Angola
20 minutes
โ When to Use
- Steaks, chops, and burgers
- Chicken pieces and kebabs
- Fish and seafood
- Vegetables (peppers, zucchini, corn)
๐ณ Equipment Needed
- โขGrill (gas or charcoal)
- โขTongs
- โขGrill brush
- โขMeat thermometer