https://cooking.codidact.com/categories/17/feedNew Posts - Q&A - CookingCooking - Codidact2024-02-28T17:05:39Zhttps://cooking.codidact.com/posts/283732Why do sugar refineries cook the sugar canes they process?deleted user#2021-08-26T02:59:00Z2024-02-28T17:05:39Z<p>Why is the sweet edible part of sugar canes (Xylem?) cooked when sugar refineries receive it?</p>
<p>That natural edible part is quite sweet on its own and can be eaten raw. In South East Asia,...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/290479How long to marinate meat before cooking?Michaelhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/659612023-12-28T19:34:18Z2024-02-28T16:48:00Z<p>How long do I need to marinate a piece of meat for flavor to penetrate all the way into it? Are there easy calculations based on the maximum thickness? Does it also depend on the kind of meat or...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/287853What actually is the difference between baking soda and powder?Moshihttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/531962023-02-05T05:03:49Z2024-02-28T16:47:49Z<p>Newbie baker here: What actually is the difference between baking soda and baking powder? As far as I know, both are used to get baked goods to rise (like yeast, but not a microorganism). Since ...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/288705Why does food taste much better on a grill with indirect heat, than an electric oven?matthewsnyderhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/613082023-06-25T20:43:10Z2024-02-28T16:47:36Z<p>I have a pellet grill which can be used to cook with indirect heat. There is a big metal plate that covers the flame completely. Basically the food cooks with hot air coming up around the sides ...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/286611Does the way of chopping the potatoes influence the way they get fried later on?fedorquihttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/81032022-06-19T17:14:42Z2024-02-28T16:47:26Z<p>I'm a big fan of the <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/real-spanish-omelette">Spanish omelette</a>, which is called 'Tortilla de patatas' (potato omelette) in Spanish.</p>
<p>To prep...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/290141What cooked foods are easy to freeze?matthewsnyderhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/613082023-10-29T16:05:35Z2024-02-28T16:46:25Z<p>What are some foods that can be cooked, then frozen, and then thawed or reheated for a quick meal?</p>
<p>I'm not necessarily looking for specific recipes, but ideas about general food types.</...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/290187How can I tell if an anodized coating is coming off?Michaelhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/659612023-11-08T19:04:41Z2024-02-28T16:46:15Z<p>One of my anodized nonstick pans<sup class="footnote-ref"><a id="fnref1" href="#fn1">[1]</a></sup> has developed a fractal-edged region of a slightly different color than the rest. I suspected t...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/289005Why NOT use flour to bind crab cakes?Chgg Clouhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/535642023-07-16T20:27:49Z2024-02-28T16:46:03Z<h4>I can't remember which, but I remember some cook book WARNING AGAINST using Flour to hold crab cakes together. Why? Why shall Flour fail, when most websites counsel <a href="https://www.thespru...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/288110Is any amount of salmonella-tainted flour dangerous, or is there a lower threshold?Monica Celliohttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/80462023-05-08T23:41:58Z2024-02-28T16:45:46Z<p>There was recently a <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/infantis-03-23/index.html">recall</a> for certain flour, due to risk of salmonella contamination. The CDC announcement says not to c...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/290444What is a suitable process to dehydrate almond pulp?WheatWizardhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/543162023-12-15T20:50:36Z2024-02-28T16:45:20Z<p>I am making cheese and as a byproduct I have a decent amount of almond pulp. About 2 kilograms. I soaked and skinned the almonds, blended them and strained them with a nut milk bag.</p>
<p>The ...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/290140What can you make with chickpeas and ground beef?matthewsnyderhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/613082023-10-29T16:03:31Z2023-10-29T16:03:31Z<p>What are some good, easy to make recipes based on chickpeas and ground beef?</p>
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<!-- g: js, ...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/289457Non-alcoholic alternative to wines in cooking, that have a similar effect on glutamates?pureferret https://cooking.codidact.com/users/606952023-08-20T11:41:20Z2023-08-28T15:00:02Z<p>I know that fermented products are high in glutamates (see <a href="https://youtu.be/GHX3aaLmjMI">minute food video</a>), which is why wines are often used in cooking.</p>
<p>But I'm looking fo...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/288814Should I stir separated yoghurt?Moshihttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/531962023-07-02T09:06:55Z2023-07-02T23:16:05Z<p>If you leave yoghurt alone for a bit, it tends to separate and leave a puddle of liquid at the top. I was always told just to drain the liquid when it happens, but I'm wondering if it's better t...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/288699Is Gai Lan harder to chew, simply because it's wider, than Choy Sum? DNBhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/536282023-06-24T22:02:15Z2023-06-27T01:44:21Z<p>Many Chinese restaurant servers counsel that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choy_sum">Choy Sum (菜心)</a> is easier on the teeth and to chew, because it's thinner than <a href="https://en...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/288315How do I make my braided egg bread more moist?Monica Celliohttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/80462023-06-11T23:58:31Z2023-06-14T15:22:52Z<p>I made a braided challah that came out reasonably overall but tastes a little dry. I'm not sure which parameters I need to adjust.</p>
<p>The recipe I followed specifies the following ingredie...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/288295Cooking potatoes in an air fryerVLAZhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/550982023-06-11T10:42:04Z2023-06-12T12:42:42Z<p>I have an air fryer and I really like cooking my food in it. With that said, I have struggled with potatoes. For now, I have only gotten store-bought pre-baked and frozen ones. I am not sure wha...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/288167Is it healthy to wash fruits and vegetables with all natural, eco-friendly dish washing soap ?DNBhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/536282023-05-27T22:21:03Z2023-06-03T13:34:12Z<p>I am asking an improved edition of <a href="https://cooking.stackexchange.com/q/43038">this question</a>. Doubtless, it's dicey to wash produce with conventional soap. But what about fragrance-...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/288131Why is macaroni primarily sold curved ("elbow") but boxed macaroni-and-cheese sold straight?Jason Shttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/605552023-05-18T05:14:24Z2023-06-02T15:09:40Z<p>Why is macaroni primarily sold curved ("elbow") but boxed macaroni-and-cheese sold straight?</p>
<p>If I wanted to buy the non-curved pasta, the only generally-available way of purchasing it is...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/288141Can you install 1 Wok Burner + 1 Fire Gas Grill side by side, on the same cooktop? DNBhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/536282023-05-22T00:24:57Z2023-06-02T14:03:04Z<p>For my indoor kitchen, I fancy installing <a href="https://www.subzero-wolf.com/wolf/cooktops-and-rangetops/range-top/48-inch-sealed-burner-rangetop-4-burners-wok">this gas wok burner</a>
<img ...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/288140Indoors — fire/gas vs. electric grill. Disregard cost. DNBhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/536282023-05-22T00:12:53Z2023-05-22T00:26:25Z<p>What are the pros and cons of installing <em><strong>in indoor kitchen</strong></em> an electric vs. fire gas grill? Rule out cost.</p>
<h4><a href="https://noblepig.com/2014/03/grill-perfect-g...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/288106Can a 35K BTU home wok burner improve food taste, and mimic restaurant wok hei?DNBhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/536282023-05-08T00:39:38Z2023-05-14T19:01:55Z<p>Many Cantonese restaurant chefs advise me to install a <a href="https://cooking.stackexchange.com/q/112617">wok burner</a>, <strong><em>even in my home</em></strong>, to procure <a href="https:/...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/286415Indoor gas stove rectangular grill vs. Gas barbecueDNBhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/536282022-05-08T20:25:19Z2023-01-17T12:08:01Z<ol>
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<p>I have two pairs of antique glass salt shakers (of significant ...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/286812What exactly is "apple topping"? You can serve scallops with apple topping? Chgg Clouhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/535642022-07-29T07:23:07Z2022-07-29T14:46:09Z<p><a href="https://tinyurbankitchen.com/nice-yakiniku-and-fine-wine-hong-kong/">I am befuddled that scallops can be served with apple</a>???</p>
<p><img alt="" src="https://tinyurbankitchen.com/w...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/283802Safe and shrewd to thaw frozen seafood, take out 1/3, refreeze remaining 2/3, take out second portion of 1/3, refreeze remaining 1/3?Chgg Clouhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/535642021-08-28T04:49:53Z2022-05-08T21:28:40Z<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/7piwx.jpg"><img alt="enter image description here" src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/7piwx.jpg"></a></p>
<p>My parents eat <a href="https://lobsterfrommaine.com/...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/286077How can you 干/乾 燒 lobster on an electric cooktop, in a residential apartment?Chgg Clouhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/535642022-03-08T03:55:29Z2022-05-08T21:27:38Z<ol>
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<p>A Malabi's firm "pudding" can be made by cooking corn starch with water an...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/285509What are these rusks with black flecks called, served with congee in Hong Kong? DNBhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/536282022-01-08T03:04:28Z2022-01-08T03:04:28Z<p>Pls see the two pictures below, taken at Run Chinese Restaurant at the St. Regis Hong Kong. My arrows point to the wafers.</p>
<p><img alt="Image alt text" src="https://cooking.codidact.com/upl...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/285390To concoct 糟溜鱼片, what lone American alcoholic drink can substitute 米酒, 糟鹵, 花彫, 酒釀?Chgg Clouhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/535642021-12-26T23:29:06Z2021-12-31T16:59:27Z<p>I travelled prior COVID. This <a href="https://www.openrice.com/zh-cn/hongkong/p-%E6%B5%93%E7%9A%84%E9%85%92%E9%A6%99-%E6%9C%89%E4%B8%80%E4%B8%A4%E5%9D%97%E5%B0%91%E5%B0%91%E8%85%A5%E3%80%82%E4%...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/285403Why don't executive chefs wear hats or toques, even when all their other chefs do? DNBhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/536282021-12-29T03:26:45Z2021-12-29T03:26:45Z<p>I've noticed other executive chefs at other restaurants not covering their hair too. I added red arrows to point to Jayson Tang of Man Ho Chinese Restaurant at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong. <...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/282255How safe and healthy is the water released from mushrooms during stir-frying?Chgg Clouhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/535642021-06-17T06:25:42Z2021-12-23T00:52:59Z<p>After I wash mushrooms in salt water, I dry them in a salad spinner. Then I insert the spinned mushrooms into my wok, that's hot with safflower oil. At this point, the wok has no water.</p>
<p>...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/280805What's the finest chinois to filter out grit from mussel broths? Chgg Clouhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/535642021-02-14T23:17:27Z2021-12-23T00:52:19Z<p>I'm craving to buy a <a href="https://www.chowhound.com/post/extra-super-fine-mesh-strainer-1084225?page=2">chinois</a> to filter out the grime from mussel broth, but the issue is that online we...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/275851How to avoid air bubbles forming when baking a pancake in the oven?Caninahttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/80492020-06-07T19:10:49Z2021-12-23T00:51:08Z<p>I like to bake a pancake in the oven, instead of in a frying pan atop the stove. The basic recipe is the same (flour, milk, eggs, butter, salt; mix, pour into a roasting pan, bake in the oven at...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/280541How does sautéing minimize the acidity of the tomato?Chgg Clouhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/535642021-01-22T04:13:29Z2021-12-23T00:50:26Z<blockquote>
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<p>p 90, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/660085.Fish...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/279397Which live Canadian oysters best for steaming?Chgg Clouhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/535642020-11-20T05:30:19Z2021-12-23T00:49:11Z<p>I live in Toronto. I can't find living oysters that:</p>
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<p><img alt="" src="https://static5.orstatic...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/285284How do I protect my face while working with hot peppers?Monica Celliohttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/80462021-12-17T03:54:54Z2021-12-19T00:19:40Z<p>Tonight I was preparing poblano peppers for baking (with stuffing). I wore gloves to protect my hands from the oils, and (after a recent case where that wasn't enough) I also ran the vent fan. ...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/279445How to make a vegan cononut-milk based, simple (cookingless), coconut chutney?deleted user#2020-11-22T13:19:18Z2021-12-15T16:51:48Z<p>I desire to make a vegan, cookingless, coconut chutney as a dip for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dosa">Dosa</a>.</p>
<p>The coconut milk I have is regular coconut milk which is quite ...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/285215How can I freeze bread dough?Monica Celliohttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/80462021-12-13T01:56:15Z2021-12-14T00:38:38Z<p>I would like to be able to freeze unbaked bread dough, so that at some later time I (or someone I'm giving it to) could thaw it out and then bake it. (Fresh-baked bread is nicer than thawed alr...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/285210What's this green mixture, with globules, served at T'ang Court? TextKithttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/536962021-12-11T20:24:26Z2021-12-11T20:24:26Z<p>I'm guessing that <a href="https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/p-%E5%94%90%E9%96%A3-p2355692">this</a></p>
<p><img alt="" src="https://static5.orstatic.com/userphoto/photo/8/73L/01EHNW007A0FB8...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/284564Even after thawing, why do PC Blue Menu Wild Nova Scotian Frozen Sea Scallops spew out so much water?TextKithttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/536962021-10-10T19:49:52Z2021-10-10T19:49:52Z<p>My rural community has merely one supermarket. It sells merely ONE brand of scallop.</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/wAhyx.png"><img alt="enter image description here" src="https://i....https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/280983What exactly is scallops' "own stock"? Chgg Clouhttps://cooking.codidact.com/users/535642021-03-06T04:20:55Z2021-10-06T05:40:43Z<p>I don't think the author's referring to fluid from the scallops, because on p. 124, she advises buying <a href="https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2016/04/01/why-you-should-cook-with-dry-scallo...https://cooking.codidact.com/posts/281821Making a vegan coconut-cream ice cream less "watery"/"icy"deleted user#2021-05-20T07:04:18Z2021-09-29T19:48:36Z<p>I want my vegan coconut-cream-based ice cream less "watery"/"icy".</p>
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