Storing and Transporting cooked fish
I need to take fish to a cooking challenge and the fish has to be cooked, kept hot and then stored and not eaten for possibly 10 hours. Is there are way to do this without changing the flavor, texture, appearance, etc.?
Best Answer
Cook as close the the presentation as possible. Then separate into a batch for the presentation, and another batch to be immediately refridgerated (or placed in a very cold cooler). Reheat that batch when it's ready to be eaten.
Otherwise.. good luck, glad I don't have to judge that contest.
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How do you transport cooked fish?
Packing seafood for travel When transporting cold, cooked seafood, such as a salad to a party or barbecue venue, an airtight container is also best. The container will keep the food fresh and ensure it doesn't leak during transport. You can transfer the food to a serving dish after you arrive.How do you store cooked fish?
Store it in a shallow covered container to allow the fish to cool to the proper temperature more quickly. Cooked fish can be stored for up to 2 to 3 days in a refrigerator at 40\xb0F or less. If leftovers are not going to be used within this time, they can be frozen and stored for up to one month.Is it OK to refrigerate cooked fish?
Cooked fish and other seafood can be safely stored in the refrigerator 3 to 4 days. Refrigeration slows but does not prevent bacterial growth. Therefore, it's important to use food within recommended time before it spoils or becomes dangerous.How do you keep cooked fish warm?
Wrap the dish with a kitchen towel and place it in the preheated oven. If you are using a dish without a lid, wrap it well with foil paper. This will keep the heat and moisture inside. Also, remember that cooked food should have a temperature above 140 degrees F.how to store and preserve fish
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Answer 2
Beyond 4 hours your risking potential food poisoning either refrigerate it or cook it at the location. Beside food poisoning, keeping fish hot for that long will over cook it, its not gonna be good.
Suggest you prep everything out then cook it at the location. It'll taste and look better.
Answer 3
Simply No. You could explore (hot or cold) smoking, even curing (eg gravadlax). The cooking challenge sounds more of a food safety challenge!
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