Don’t thaw frozen meat in water! According to chefs, there’s a way to thaw it in 5 minutes while maintaining its delicious flavor.

Step 1: Fill a large bowl with cold water. Place the frozen meat in an airtight bag or container to prevent it from absorbing water. Immersion in cold water thaws meat much faster than air-frosting and does not soften it.

 

Step 2: To speed up the process, replace the water every 2 minutes with cold water. This helps maintain a constant low temperature and ensures fast and even thawing. For small pieces, such as chicken breasts or fish fillets, about 5 minutes is enough. For larger pieces, it takes a little longer.

 

Step 3: Cook meat immediately after thawing to prevent it from remaining at an unsafe temperature and thus reduce the risk of bacteria growth.