Wrap food in cylinder shape and put in the fridge

What the technique call?, if you would wrap food in a cylinder shape and put in the fridge to let it set. I see Chef flat the meat and added flat shrimp on top, then roll it in cling wrap, put it in the fridge and it come out like sausage. Not only protein item but also I see Chef do it with eggplant and its puree. I am wondering what the technique is call and how it work exactly.

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Best Answer

This is called a roulade. It is when a protein or vegetable is rolled, typically in plastic, very tightly. It is sometimes also tied. The roulade, can be poached or cooked sous vide in the wrapping, if it is to be a hot preparation. It can also be refrigerated for cold preparations. The cooking, or refrigeration, help keep the roll in tact when slicing for service. A modernist technique for maintaining the roll might be to use transglutaminase (otherwise known as "meat glue").

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What is rolled into a cylinder shape before cooking?

A rolling pin is a cylindrical food preparation utensil used to shape and flatten dough.

Should you keep plastic wrap in the fridge?

Plastic wrap is designed to be super clingy and cling to containers and food, so it makes sense that it would cling to itself. The key to avoiding this situation is simple: store your plastic wrap in the freezer.

Can you store food with plastic wrap?

It may look like the original plastic wrap is secured tightly, but there could be holes you can't see or a slightly lose flap that exposes food to air. The Fix: Rewrap any meat, poultry, and cold cuts that come in flimsy wrapping, especially if you'll be storing them a few days before using them.

Why do we wrap food in fridge?

The airtight seal prevents bacterial growth and introduction and keeps your food from spilling.

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