The proper way to cook raw milk usually includes the following steps:
1.Prepare your tools: Choose a clean pot, preferably stainless steel or ceramic, and avoid iron pots, which may react with the minerals in the milk.
2.Preheat the pan: Before you start boiling the milk, place the pan on the stove to preheat it, so that the milk does not come into direct contact with the cold pan and heats up quickly, causing the milk to paste the pan.
3.Pour in the milk: Pour the raw milk into the preheated pan. Do not pour too full to avoid spilling when boiling.
4.Slow heat: Turn on low heat and let the milk heat up slowly. During the heating process, stir the milk constantly to prevent it from sticking to the pan and forming a burnt paste.
5.Watch for changes: When the milk starts to get hot, you'll see small foam start to appear on the sides of the pan. Continue to heat until the milk is close to boiling, at which point the milk will get hotter, but don't let it boil completely.
6.Remove from heat immediately: As soon as the milk is close to boiling, turn off the heat immediately. Let the milk sit in the pan for a while, allowing the temperature to cool down slightly, which will prevent the milk from continuing to boil and overflow.
7.Cooling: Pour the boiled milk into a clean container and allow it to cool naturally. If you want a quick cooling, you can put the container with the milk in a large bowl with cold water.
8.Storage: Cooled milk should be consumed as soon as possible or stored in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
Precautions: Make sure to stir constantly while cooking the milk to prevent the milk from sticking to the pan.
Do not allow the milk to boil completely, as boiling may cause damage to the protein structure in the milk, affecting the taste and nutrition.
If there is foam in the milk, you can gently skim it off after the milk has cooled.
If cooking milk for sterilization purposes, make sure the milk reaches a temperature of at least 72°C and hold it for 15-20 seconds, then cool quickly.
By following these steps, you can safely cook raw milk while retaining its nutrients and taste.