During the beautiful summer days, there is nothing like organizing a meal outside under the sign of conviviality. If for years, the barbecue was the most popular cooking method in this context, it is now supplanted by the plancha, a cooking technique straight from Spain which is characterized by healthy and rich in flavor.
The griddle allows food to be cooked at a very high temperature (between 250 and 300°C) on a plate. Popularized by Spanish chefs, this cooking technique is experiencing unprecedented success in France. And this is completely understandable in view of its advantages. One of them concerns the possibility of cooking all kinds of foods ranging from shellfish, vegetables, meats and even eggs. On the barbecue, on the other hand, you can almost only cook large pieces of meat, sausages, kebabs and fish. In addition, with the plancha, the flavors are much better preserved compared to cooking on the barbecue. Cooking at high temperature will caramelize the food and thus preserve its aromas.
Studies have shown that cooking on the barbecue can be potentially dangerous for your health. In contact with embers, fish and meat char, which leads to the formation of heterocyclic amines, carcinogenic substances. When food is grilling, it is therefore necessary to remove the blackened parts at all costs to avoid possible health problems. With the plancha, you avoid this danger. Admittedly, the food is cooked at a high temperature, but it is never charred, just caramelized as it should be.
To eat healthy, the plancha is ideal. Indeed, as the temperature is very high, the ingredients are not cooked for too long, which will allow the minerals and other vitamins to be preserved. In addition, the plancha does not require a lot of fat when cooking. Just spray a little olive oil on the board and you're done. Perfect for those who absolutely want to keep the line and avoid meals that are too fatty.
When you cook on the barbecue, you have to move away from the table where the meal will be served. Indeed, the smoke released can disturb the guests. And the one who cooks the skewers unfortunately finds himself far from everyone. A problem that does not have to be with the plancha. The latter allows meals to be cooked directly on the table and in front of the astonished eyes of the guests. This flexibility of use contributes to the success of this cooking solution.
For health, it is important to always clean the barbecue well. Grid and tray must be free of traces of grease and charcoal. This interview is long and tedious. On the other hand, the plancha avoids this constraint. A simple cleaning of the hob is enough.
