What is Kosher cooking? “Kosher” is a Hebrew word that means “fit… as in okay to eat.”
The rules that direct kosher cooking are detailed, with specific foods and ways to prepare them. Keeping strictly Kosher requires demanding devotion. In the case of restaurants and private chefs, a religious supervisor’s careful watch makes sure all rules and spiritual laws are obeyed. Chef SMO Table, the best Orlando private chef does just that! When following Kosher guidelines, there are plenty of surprises for the inexperienced. As the best Kosher personal chef in Orlando, SMO Table has the experience needed to adhere to a strict Kosher diet.
Popular Kosher foods to enjoy:
- Beef: chuck, rib, brisket, and plate. Other cuts may not be kosher and depend significantly on the preparation.
- Chicken
- Fish with fins and scales
- Lamb
- Turkey
- Goose
- Duck
Non-Kosher foods to avoid:
- Pork
- Rabbit
- Fish without fins and scales, including shellfish like crab and lobster
- Birds of prey
- Foods derived from animals-such as gelatin
- Meat and dairy served together-must keep separate
The Kosher Kitchen
Now that we know what foods are Kosher, there are also rules for preparing food to keep it Kosher. From the animal itself to the kitchen preparation, firm rules of preparation must be followed to ensure food remains Kosher. In order to be the best Orlando private chef you must know and understand these demands.
How to keep a Kosher Kitchen:
- Use separate meat and dairy dishes, utensils, and cookware and store them in designated cabinets. Attention to a strict organizational system to keep Kosher is key
- Prep meat and dairy foods on different countertop spaces
- Store open dishes of meat and dairy products on separate shelves in the refrigerator
- Do not use the oven and microwave for meat and dairy dishes at the same time
- Do not wash meat and dairy dishes at the same time
- If using a dishwasher, clean dishwasher between meat and dairy dish washes
- Use separate tablecloths, napkins, and other place settings for meat and dairy dishes
- Consult your Rabbi on any other kitchen tips (and to Kosher your kitchen), not everyone follows the religious text literally and to the law, and many rules vary slightly.
Remember: Kosher doesn’t always mean Jewish
Many restaurants and the best Kosher personal chefs in Orlando choose to have a Kosher kitchen but in different food styles such as Asian cuisine. Many sections of Judaism and the food rules vary greatly, so it’s always important to ask before eating or preparing to make sure everyone can feel good about eating and preparing their food.
SMO Table, the best Orlando private chef, takes the time to prepare all equipment and food based on the client’s Kosher needs.
Call (216) 990-8349 or book online for the best Kosher personal chef in Orlando. Whether it’s for a home dinner party or for a private yacht gathering, SMO Table will provide the perfect Kosher meal for all of your guests.
