Buying a wok? Make it carbon steel.
If you could have only one cooking pan, what would it be? My answer is a wok because I can stir fry, pan fry, deep fry, braise, poach, stew and even steam in it. In fact, …
Kitchen
Divided into three sub-categories — ingredients, how-tos and tools — this section includes tips on choosing a kitchen countertop (in case you're remodeling) and kitchen organizing.
The secret to tender juicy quails
Quails have lean meat and the thin skin does not provide enough fat to keep it moist. Lengthy cooking to tenderize the meat can dry it out. The secret? Steam then fry or …
What are sea cucumbers? How are they cooked?
Sea cucumber is known by various names around the world. It is bêche-de-mer in France, bicho do mar in Portugal, namako in Japanese, trepang in Indonesia, gamat in …
How to cook Chinese-style fried rice
What rice is ideal for making Chinese-style fried rice? What does day-old rice mean? When should the eggs be added? How much cooking oil do you need?
How to cook rice
Does rice need to be rinsed? Is soaking required? How much water should the rice cook in? The answers to all these and more in this guide to cooking rice, Asian-style.
Why we use color coded cutting boards at home
How many chopping / cutting boards do you have in the kitchen? How do you use them?
Guide to stir frying
Perfect stir fried dishes do not happen by magic. You need the right pan, cooking oil with high smoking point, and prepping the components of the dish before you start …