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Edamame (fresh soy beans in pods)

How to cook edamame (fresh soy beans in pods)

What do soy sauce, soy milk and tofu have in common? They are all made from soy beans.

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Baby pineapple

How to skin and cut pineapple without waste

I’ve seen a lot of chefs on TV cutting off a thick chunk of the pineapple’s skin to remove the “eyes.” So wasteful. Those …

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Pouring red wine into pot with beef

Cooking with wine: Does the alcohol evaporate? Do the calories disappear?

For those curious about cooking with wine and other alcoholic beverages, this post is about the evaporation of alcohol, the …

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wood ears / black fungus

How to prepare wood ears and black fungus

Until recently, I couldn’t tell the difference between black fungus and wood ear mushrooms when buying them in dried form. …

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Fresh whole squids on chopping board

How to clean fresh whole squid (calamari)

If you like squid (or if you're just a fan of crispy calamari), knowing how to clean fresh whole squids is an indispensable …

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Scoring a fish by making diagonal slashes

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 …

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Century eggs the vegetables and sauce

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 …

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Spice jar labels made with Niimbot inkless label printer

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 …

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Deep frying fish fillets

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 …

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Boiling fish head and bones to make stock

How to make fish stock

Making fish stock is simple. You need fish head and bones, a large pot, water and patience to skim off scum that rises to the …

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Tamarind tree with fruits and leaves

How to extract tamarind juice

Around the world, tamarind is consumed as food in various ways. The fruit is made into candy or jam. The pressed juice can be …

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