Is it ox or beef tongue: buying tips, how to prep and cook
When cooked properly, beef tongue is very tender. A good cook can bring the level of tenderness to “melt in the mouth”. How is that done? Here are tips for buying, …
Cooking ingredients
To cook any dish properly, a good introduction to the ingredients that go into it is a must. For example, when a recipe lists scallions as an ingredient, does it refer to onion leaves, or are scallions and onion leaves different from one another? What is the proper way to rehydrate dried mushrooms? What is fish sauce and why is salt not a worthy substitute? What is shrimp paste and why is it such an important ingredient in Asian cooking? All these and more in this section.
Is haricot vert the same as green beans?
Haricot vert is French for green beans. So, to answer the question in the title, if we’re going to be literal about it, yes, haricot vert is the same as green beans. …
What is mustard sauce made of?
What is mustard? How do you make mustard sauce from scratch? How is mustard sauce used in cooking / dining? Learn about homemade mustard and find ways to integrate it …
What is liquid smoke? Is it safe to use? How is it used?
Instead of char grilling, food can be given a smoky flavor by adding liquid smoke to the marinade or seasonings. What is liquid smoke?
Balsamic vinegar: real versus imitation
Balsamic vinegar is like wine. The longer the aging, the more rare and pricey.
Bean curd (tofu) skin
The skin that forms on the surface of boiled soy milk is gathered to make bean curd (tofu) skin. Technically, the skin isn’t part of the tofu which forms after allowing …
Leeks: how to clean,cut and use in cooking
Leeks look like big scallions and they taste like onions. They are all related although each has distinct characteristics that sets it apart from the others.