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Cool hot food quickly in a cold water bath

Cool hot food quickly in a cold water bath before it goes into the fridge or freezer.

Time
⏱ 20 min
Difficulty
◆ easy

What you need

  • Large bowl
  • Cold water
  • Ice cubes

How to do it

  1. Divide the food into smaller portions.
  2. Place them in a cold water bath.
  3. Then store them in the fridge or freeze them.

Why it works

Cooked food should cool down quickly and not sit at room temperature for several hours.

Sources

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