Grilled cooking: The secret of Kekai barbecues

What fuel to use?

Avoid the ignition pills! Raw materials such as wood and vegetable charcoal, nothing better than using natural sources to achieve a natural flavor, right? Now, which of these to choose? We tell you about it below.

Vegetable charcoal.

It wears the honorary award for the excellence of the flavor that it obtains. This raw material is born after burning the wood at approximately 500 degrees, achieving that the humidity is completely eliminated, giving it a high calorific value. A positive part is that charcoal is ecological and does not pollute. In addition, it lights up quickly and is highly durable during cooking.

Wood charcoal.

Can embers be made in a few minutes?

But is this possible? This is surely the question that has come to your mind after reading the headline, the experts at QeChic answer it with a resounding yes. But, like everything else, it has one condition and that is that you must have take into account the versatility offered by the barbecue.

Kekai is a brand that is committed to air extraction technology that achieves perfect cooking in just a few minutes. How? Thanks to its adjustable grid, which allows you to control the amount of air and its incidence on the embers, it's that simple!

In addition, some of them use a fan to achieve that perfect cooking point. This is responsible for expelling the cold air that directly affects the charcoal or wood. You can modulate the intensity thanks to its remote control.

How do you know if the coals are ready? Place your hand carefully for about 15 seconds. If the heat is bearable, they are ready to cook! 

Commandments of cooking grilled meat

Although barbecuing is an everyday thing, you have to take into account certain factors that can affect when preparing them, for example, space, the type of fuel, the status of the grid, among many others. So how to make grilled meat perfectly? At QeChic we have prepared a series of tips, let's discover them!

1. The quality of the fuel directly affects the flavor of the meat. Choose those that provide heat and certain aromas.

2. Always cook with coals: Patience! Everything good is made to wait and believe us that it is worth it, your palate will live an experience that is difficult to forget. The key is that the coals are white before adding the meat.

3. Once ready, move the coals to the sides and place the food right in the center, this way you will ensure that it does not directly affect the meat and preserve its original flavor.

4. Avoid excessive heat exposure during the brewing process. To do this, turn the meat frequently.

5. Remember the marinades to reduce the temperature. That is, add other types of ingredients and spices to provide an extra touch of flavor.

And voila! Show off your chef skills thanks to grilled cooking, your guests will want to learn from you, and maybe even start taking an advanced course.

At QeChic we offer you a wide variety of Kekai barbecues that shorten the waiting time for the tasting experience. Tell us what the end result of your food is on Instagram and Facebook.