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Edit Post #289540 Initial revision 8 months ago
Answer A: Non-alcoholic alternative to wines in cooking, that have a similar effect on glutamates?
If other fermented products are acceptable to you: soy sauce, especially tamari Worcestershire sauce fish sauce (nam pla, teuk trey) kombucha lacto-fermented ketchup non-tomato ketchups cheese, especially Parmagiano and Roquefort Non-fermented foods high in glutamates include pure ...
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8 months ago
Comment Post #289005 You seem to have answered your own question.
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9 months ago
Edit Post #288416 Initial revision 10 months ago
Answer A: How do I make my braided egg bread more moist?
Here's a fun and relevant fact: the "dryness" of a bread is influenced more by the amount of fat in it and the details of baking than by the original water content. In this case, I recommend the following experiments to see what works best for you: Try 3 eggs instead of 2. Eggs contain fat (in...
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10 months ago
Edit Post #288210 Initial revision 11 months ago
Answer A: Why is macaroni primarily sold curved ("elbow") but boxed macaroni-and-cheese sold straight?
"Macaroni" in common usage in the US specifically refers to "elbow macaroni", the kind of dried pasta you are talking about. The US has a standard of identity: (b) Macaroni is the macaroni product the units of which are tube-shaped and more than 0.11 inch but not more than 0.27 inch in diameter. ...
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11 months ago
Edit Post #288209 Initial revision 11 months ago
Answer A: Can you install 1 Wok Burner + 1 Fire Gas Grill side by side, on the same cooktop?
The supply of fuel gas is limited by the following factors: - the size of the house (building, apartment) connection to the main supply - the size of the connection in your kitchen If you have a supply currently sized for a standard oven/range combo, and you install a second range, you might...
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11 months ago
Comment Post #288167 All your questions appear to be answered in the article you referenced.
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11 months ago
Edit Post #288126 Initial revision 11 months ago
Answer A: Can a 35K BTU home wok burner improve food taste, and mimic restaurant wok hei?
This question appears to be trying to create controversy. If you want to make a specific style of food, you may need specialized equipment. Certainly, specialized equipment makes certain things easier, or faster, or even possible. But most specialized equipment has cheaper, more general-purpose al...
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11 months ago
Edit Post #286626 Initial revision almost 2 years ago
Answer A: Does the way of chopping the potatoes influence the way they get fried later on?
There are lots of varieties of potato that cover a large range of starch content, sweetness, flavors and textures. The type of potato used will be a bigger influence on the final dish than the way in which they are cut. That said, the technique you describe (incomplete cutting followed by ripping)...
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almost 2 years ago
Edit Post #286441 Initial revision almost 2 years ago
Answer A: Indoor gas stove rectangular grill  vs.  Gas barbecue
They are the same cooking method. However, an outdoor gas grill is typically not built as well as indoor gas grill of the same cost, because they need to include a housing. Practically speaking, the outdoor gas grill will be exposed to more temperature and environmental variations, too. Both grill...
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almost 2 years ago
Edit Post #286322 Initial revision almost 2 years ago
Answer A: Protect a chrome salt shaker
Beeswax is widely available, safe for accidental consumption, and will protect surfaces from the corrosive effects of atmospheric moisture and salt. Although bees are not harmed in the production, many vegans avoid it. People with allergies to pollen should avoid it. Carnauba wax is a vegetable wa...
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almost 2 years ago
Edit Post #286001 Initial revision about 2 years ago
Answer A: Can you get the starchy byproduct of canned beans starting from dried beans?
While beans are often canned with calcium chloride to keep cell walls strongs and salt for flavor, all of the starch that leaches into the water is inherent in the beans. It just needs to be let out through the cooking process. The USDA has a guide at https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can04/beanspeasshell...
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about 2 years ago
Edit Post #285437 Initial revision over 2 years ago
Answer A: To concoct 糟溜鱼片, what lone American alcoholic drink can substitute 米酒, 糟鹵, 花彫, 酒釀?
The taste of rice wines is completely different from the tastes of fruit wines. There is no single US product that will work for all three of these. However, in these days of the Internet, you should be able to purchase Chinese-made rice wines in many different styles online, unless your state for...
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over 2 years ago
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Edit Post #285316 Initial revision over 2 years ago
Answer A: What's this yellow and white translucent rectangular solid dessert, with two layers, at T'ang Court?
Have you considered asking T'ang Court? You can email them at tlhkg.tang.court@langhamhotels.com (as per their web page in December 2021).
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over 2 years ago
Edit Post #285315 Initial revision over 2 years ago
Answer A: How do I protect my face while working with hot peppers?
Thanks to the pandemic, you probably already have a good solution: wear a face mask. And the glasses are already helping protect your eyes.
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over 2 years ago
Edit Post #285314 Initial revision over 2 years ago
Answer A: How can I Electric Power, Water Wash soiled fruits and vegetables?
A WaterPik or similar water flosser should work for this. You'll want one with an adjustable pressure, as the highest setting won't be suitable for the more delicate vegetables. A pre-rinse in a large quantity of warm (comfortable) water followed by a trip through a salad spinner will work for qui...
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over 2 years ago
Edit Post #285230 Initial revision over 2 years ago
Answer A: How can I freeze bread dough?
The best results depend on: - freezing after the first rise and shaping, but before proofing - in a form that you can store easily - with minimal trapped air So: knead your dough and let it rise to your usual standard; punch it down, then put it into a greased loaf pan (even if you aren't...
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over 2 years ago
Edit Post #285022 Initial revision over 2 years ago
Answer A: How do I get vegan "cheese" to melt?
I believe you will find this article both entertaining and useful: https://www.seriouseats.com/the-food-lab-vegan-nacho-sauce-as-good-as-the-real-thing-recipe-vegan-experience (the recipe alone is at https://www.seriouseats.com/gooey-vegan-nacho-cheese-sauce-recipe-food-lab ) It documents the ...
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over 2 years ago
Comment Post #284564 Those are clearly green and red grapes, not scallops. Although they are delicious when frozen, they are not good after defrosting unless you are going to cook them down.
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over 2 years ago
Edit Post #283827 Initial revision over 2 years ago
Answer A: Why do sugar refineries cook the sugar canes they process?
Fresh sugar cane and sugar cane juice will spoil quickly; bacteria love it. Reduction into jaggery allows it to last much longer -- if kept dry, indefinitely.
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over 2 years ago
Edit Post #283826 Initial revision over 2 years ago
Answer A: Sodium Bicarbonate in vegan omelets
A vegan dish made from chickpea flour, sodium bicarbonate, almond milk and sugar is usually referred to as a pancake, not an omelet. Sodium bicarbonate is used as a leavening agent; baking powder can be used instead. Water can be used instead of almond milk, or other plant-milks.
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over 2 years ago
Edit Post #283709 Initial revision over 2 years ago
Answer A: How long does home-made sauerkraut keep in the fridge?
Every batch of naturally fermented foods is unique; you're going to have to check. That said, the things you should be concerned about: - right now: is the sauerkraut acidic enough? Use test strips to look for a pH of 4.6 or less - long term: did the fridge temperature stay below 4 degree C?...
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over 2 years ago
Edit Post #283227 Initial revision over 2 years ago
Answer A: How to stop green beans from squeaking?
What you are experiencing is a partially overcooked green bean. The exterior membrane is partially detached from the flesh of the bean, but the seeds have not yet been cooked through. Don't boil green beans. Better options: 1. Spread out your frozen green beans on a plate; cover with a micro...
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over 2 years ago
Edit Post #283226 Initial revision over 2 years ago
Answer A: Making a gluten-free "red meat" patty from powders
What you've got is a set of flavors and a desire for a certain texture. That texture should be supplied by something which provides protein as well as body. The classic non-meat patties are made of: lentils chickpeas (garbanzos, ceci) beans (including soybeans (edamame) nuts root vegetables...
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over 2 years ago
Edit Post #282956 Initial revision over 2 years ago
Answer A: Whilst honing, if I already push my knife away from my hand, do I still need to push the knife towards my hand?
For the sake of safety, do not hone towards your body or anyone else's. There is no special benefit to it, and much more risk.
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over 2 years ago
Edit Post #282955 Initial revision over 2 years ago
Answer A: When honing with a ceramic rod, why alternate edges of your knife? Why not hone each edge separately?
This is entirely a matter of personal preference. The actual determining factors in honing with a steel are consistency of angle and force on both sides of the blade.
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over 2 years ago
Comment Post #282501 If your real desire is roasted garlic to use later, why not roast it now and freeze it when it has cooled? Storing a paste in freezer-grade ziplocs should do well. I use this method for extra pesto. (How does one get extra pesto? The local farmshare has invited people to pick as much as they can u...
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over 2 years ago
Edit Post #282840 Initial revision over 2 years ago