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Posts by dsr‭

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Q&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 ch...

posted 7mo ago by dsr‭

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Q&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 f...

posted 10mo ago by dsr‭

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Q&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...

posted 10mo ago by dsr‭

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Q&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 yo...

posted 10mo ago by dsr‭

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Q&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 ea...

posted 11mo ago by dsr‭

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Q&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 ...

posted 2y ago by dsr‭

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Q&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, th...

posted 2y ago by dsr‭

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Q&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, ...

posted 2y ago by dsr‭

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Q&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 ou...

posted 2y ago by dsr‭

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Q&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 sho...

posted 2y ago by dsr‭

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Q&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).

posted 2y ago by dsr‭

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Q&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.

posted 2y ago by dsr‭

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Q&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 l...

posted 2y ago by dsr‭  ·  edited 2y ago by dsr‭

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Q&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 ...

posted 2y ago by dsr‭

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Q&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 i...

posted 2y ago by dsr‭

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Q&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.

posted 2y ago by dsr‭

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Q&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 c...

posted 2y ago by dsr‭

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Q&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 st...

posted 2y ago by dsr‭

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Q&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 g...

posted 2y ago by dsr‭

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Q&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 o...

posted 2y ago by dsr‭

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Q&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.

posted 2y ago by dsr‭

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Q&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.

posted 2y ago by dsr‭

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Q&A Efficient ways to separate egg whites and yolk

Here's the method I use for situations where it is important that I do the separation, and the quantity demanded is moderate -- say, up to a dozen eggs. It is possible to purchase liquid yolk and ...

posted 2y ago by dsr‭

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Q&A If you fully cook live scallops, can their natural toxin still cause paralytic shellfish poisoning?

Saxitoxins are the mechanism for paralytic shellfish poisoning. They are not produced by the creatures, but absorbed from passing blooms of microscopic creatures. They are not eliminated by cookin...

posted 2y ago by dsr‭

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Q&A Must I add 薑蓉 or 蔥油 to taste onion or scallion in pancakes?

If you are looking for more onion flavor, my first suggestion would be to use more or larger green onions. The author's preferred green onions might be larger than what you have available.

posted 2y ago by dsr‭

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