What is a stew?
Q: What is a stew?
A: A stew is a dish cooked for a long time and served in the gravy produced by the cooking. It can be made with any meat and/or vegetables.
Q: What kind of meat is ideal for a stew?
A: Tough meat like mutton and beef cuts which have marbling (fat) and connective tissue are ideal for a stew.
Q: What kind of vegetables should be used in a stew?
A: Tougher vegetables should be used in a stew.
Q: What is the traditional way to start off a stew?
A: It is traditional to start off with a simple sauce, such as a roux, or even simpler, flour and an Oxo stock cube can be stirred in some milk and water.
Q: How are casseroles and stews similar?
A: Casseroles and stews are similar in that they are both dishes cooked for a long time with meat and/or vegetables.
Q: What is the difference between stewing and casserole cooking?
A: Stewing is a cooking process where heat is applied to the bottom of the cooking vessel, while casserole cooking is generally baked in an oven where heat circulates all around the cooking vessel.
Q: Do casseroles have a topping?
A: Yes, casseroles often have a topping, while stews do not.
