Fresh ginger, whether grated, minced, chopped, or sliced, lends a complex and unique zest to dishes.When it comes to the flavor of ginger, lemon-citrus is the dominating taste with notes of earthy, peppery flavors and a slightly spicy, warm aroma. However, it is important to mention that...
How to peel and devein raw shrimp for cocktail? This tutorial for how to prepare cocktail shrimp calls for raw thawed shrimp – with the shells on. You will need to peel the shrimp and use the shells in the poaching liquid. Shrimp shells contain so much delicious, briny flavor! They are...
Choose “hands” of fresh ginger root with firm, unwrinkled skin that’s thin enough to scrape away with your fingernail. (Tough, thick skin is a sign the ginger may be old and dried out.) Fresh ginger root is usually sold by the pound, so it’s OK to break off only what you wan...
Fresh ginger is not the same things as ground ginger! Juicy fresh ginger is used in savory dishes like stir fry, beef noodles, or in soup. Fresh ginger is also used in many sauces, like this pineapple Teriyaki sauce. Ground ginger is used to add spice to foods such as gingerbread cookie...
The ultimate to Chinese dumplings including dumpling dough, how to roll wrapper from flours, how to prepare Chinese dumpling fillings, how to cook dumplings and the popular dipping sauces. As one of the most symbolizing food on Chinese table, Chinese dumplings are the most popular food for Chin...
You’ve probably found yourself reaching for that fresh aromatic ginger root in your kitchen, only to pause and wonder if it’s still fresh enough to use. After all, how long does ginger really last? While it’s quite hardy, its freshness can be influenced by various factors, from how ...
Step 1: Prepare the baseTo begin, set a large skillet or pot over medium heat and add the butter, raisins, almonds, and spices. Cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Step 2: Cook the riceAdd the rice to the pan. Let toast for about 1 minute, and then add the water and salt. Co...
Instead add a little flavour to your fluids: fresh fruits and vegetables such as strawberry tops, cucumber, lemons and ginger are great options, while herbs such as fresh basil or mint add a little something extra. Prefer your fluids sweetened? Add for a dash of fruit juice – it's ...
This Pan-Roasted Honeynut Squash recipe, caramelized on the stovetop then baked in the oven until spoonably soft, will be the only way you will ever want to make and eat Honeynut Squash and other butternut type squashed for the rest of your life! Shall we? Jump to Recipe Jump to: ...
So, before you prepare and cook the tofu, always drain it to remove the water. Open the tofu package over the sink with a sharp knife and drain. USE FRESH TOFU “AS IS” Many recipes call for using tofu “as is.” This means you use the tofu straight from the package without ...