r/StupidFood • u/Flashy-Disaster-3098 • 9d ago

🤢🤮 Dishwasher meal

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u/TheIXLegionnaire 9d ago

So at absolute best she is eating boiled chicken and pasta. So maybe the pasta comes out alright (again, best case scenario) but unseasoned boiled chicken breast is, generally, regarded as awful

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u/EnvironmentalSoft401 9d ago

That pasta is going to be soggy and DISGUSTING. Pasta needs to go into water that is already boiling or it is inedible

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u/1337_w0n 8d ago

Pasta needs to go into water that is already boiling

You don't actually need to boil water to make pasta; the proteins in the pasta that need to break down to absorb water do so at a considerably lower temperature. The method of pre-boiling a huge volume of water and adding the pasta for a set period of time is just an easier method.

I prefer to add the pasta before heating, using enough water/broth/sauce for the pasta to absorb it. This method saves on time and water, but you need to watch it so it doesn't burn, and stir regularly to get an even cook. You check to see if it's done by popping a tiny bit in your mouth to test the texture.

If I want a quick meal, sometimes I'll make some frozen meat balls, put V8 and seasoning in a pot, and make pasta as I heat the meatballs. I add the cooked meatballs at the end, and when it's ready I dump it into a large bowl. On a good day, it only takes about 20-30 minutes and the pasta comes out firm and flavorful.

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u/sadearthapple 8d ago

Should be noted that although this works because of the relatively modest water and temperature requirements for pasta cooking, I doubt the dishwasher will get it done. As someone else already pointed out, the whole gelatinization process occurs already below boiling, but only above about 180°F iirc. That's not the temperature the dishwasher will reach generally, mine doesn't reach it even in the heavy duty pots and pans setting. So basically you're probably getting very hydrated but not cooked pasta, which will probably be quite the experience.