Pan frying, shallow frying, deep frying: what’s the difference?
The characteristics of the fried food is determined by the amount of oil used. What makes the amount of oil significant? Is deep fried food greasier than shallow-fried …
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.
Scallion, spring onion, leek and shallot: how to differentiate
Spring onion leaves look like scallions but they are not the same. Leeks look like large scallions but it's a different vegetable. Shallots aren't simply small onions. …
What’s the difference between fish steak and fish fillet?
How the fish is cut makes the difference. One is boneless; the other is bone-in. Here are a few illustrations. Read on too to learn which is cut is better for the dish …
How to cook regular popcorn in the microwave
Microwave popcorn costs twice as much as the regular kind. But there seems to be nothing to justify the price except the convenient packaging. Here's the proof.
Does dumpling / spring roll meat filling have to raw before wrapping?
Generally, yes. But there are exceptions. Some meat varieties, even when fully cooked, can be minced and be used as dumpling filling. Read on.
Make perfect fluffy pancakes from scratch
"From scratch" simply means there are no pre-mixed ingredients in the recipe. In short, no pancake mix. And they were the best pancakes I’ve ever made.
Do mussels and clams need to be soaked before cooking?
Yes. Clams need soaking more than mussels, in fact, because they are “burrowers” in sediment.