How to score a whole fish
With recipes for cooking whole fish, it is common to see instructions to “score” the fish. What exactly does “score” mean and what is its purpose?
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Are century eggs preserved for 100 years?
You’ll find them cut into wedges and served alongside cold meat and pickled jellyfish in Chinese restaurants. They’re called century eggs, a popular Chinese delicacy.
Nice to meet and eat you, Singapore!
The flight to Singapore was at 6.20 a.m. of November 19. The plan was to stay overnight in Singapore before boarding the cruise ship at noon the following day. I was …
How to cook Chinese cabbage
When a recipe calls for “Chinese cabbage”, what exactly should you buy and use for the dish? Here's a practical guide.
Mojito
The cocktail drink called mojito, favored by Ernest Hemingway (according to urban legend, anyway), comes from Cuba but the exact origins both of the mix and the name are …
How to store dried herbs and spices
Clear versus opaque jars for dried herbs and spices? Why should your stash be kept away from direct sunlight? What about moisture? Is it wise to buy in bulk?
How to remove fishy taste and odor from used cooking oil
The secret is ginger. But you have to use it correctly. The temperature should be correct and you have to use right amount of ginger for the volume of cooking oil you …