Key Parameters
Temperature
175°C
150°C - 200°C
Time
3 hours
2 hours - 4 hours
Equipment
Steps
- 1.
Kouse (Nez Perce): Primary carbohydrate in meat stews
- 2.
Pit-cooked salmon accompaniment (Coast Salish): Sweet counterpoint to oily fish
- 3.
Winter survival cakes (Plateau tribes): Calorie-dense preserved food
The Science
Primary Reaction
Starch gelatinization and caramelization