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Different Types of Rice and Where to use Each Type
In many cultures rice symbolizes fertility and life – consequently we have the age-old tradition of throwing rice at weddings. In some circles, spilling or upsetting a bowl of rice is considered to be very bad luck, so be careful when tipping the contents of those rice bags into airtight containers for storage! đ For…
How to Select, Store and Cook Meat
You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below: How to Store Meats Selection of Meats Pan Frying Casseroles/Currying Roasting Barbecuing or Char Grilling Stir Frying Different cuts of meat suit different cooking methods. There are two main methods: dry heat, which includes char grilling and stir frying, and moist heat,…
Maltose
Maltose or malt syrup is a molasses-like substance which is made by fermenting barley or a similar grain. So how do you make maltose syrup at home? It is not that hard actually. It just needs some time to prepare. Maltose is a thick, sweet syrup that is made from cereal grains of barley. It…
How to Prepare Preserved Lemons and Limes
Lemons or limes preserved in salt develop a rich, mellow flavor. Preserved lemons have a silken texture and a very distinctive flavor. They are an indispensable ingredient in Moroccan cooking and are widely used as a flavoring by many of the leading chefs. Preserved lemons give a mellow flavor to Mediterranean dishes. PREP TIME: 10…
Methods to Prepare Vegetables
You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below: Mashing Mashing or purĂ©eing is a great way to serve a variety of vegetables including potatoes, parsnip, pumpkin and celeriac. Food processors are often used to puree vegetables, although mashing potatoes in the food processor gives them a starchy, gluey texture, so…
How to Cook Different Noodle Types
You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below: Fresh Rice Noodles Dried Rice Noodles Dried Egg Noodles Fresh Egg Noodles Hokkien Noodles Udon Noodles (Fresh and Dried) Cellophane Noodles Soba Noodles Ramen Noodles Somen Noodles Shanghai Noodles Fresh Rice Noodles: Fresh rice noodles come in a variety of widths and…
How to Peel Tomatoes, Peaches, Apricots and Other Fruits With Thin Skins
Although they have thin edible skins, which are also full of nutrients, it is standard practice in the kitchen to peel off the skins of these fruits when a recipe asks for it. Blanching is required to slip off the skin easily. The removal of skins is necessary for a fine delicate end product. A…
How to Peel Pineapple and Cut it Into Rings
â You may also listen to the instructions by pressing the play button below INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: With a chefs knife, cut off the plume and base of the pineapple and set it upright, base-end down, on a chopping board. Cut away the peel in strips, working from top to bottom following the curve of…
How to Clean a Whole Fish Through the Gills
Fish to he served whole are cleaned through the gills in order to maintain their shape. If the fish is cleaned by your fishmonger, make sure you specify âthrough the gillsâ. If the stomach is cut open, it will curl unattractively during cooking. â You may also listen to the instructions by pressing the play…
How to Peel and Chop Garlic
The strength of garlic varies with its age and dryness. Use more when it is very fresh. â You may also listen to the instructions by pressing the play button below INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: To separate the garlic cloves, crush the bulb with the heel of your hand. Alternatively, pull a clove from the bulb…