Can I use donabe on a glass stovetop, coil top, or induction? I like to cook with donabe, but I only have an electric stovetop. What Should I do? Why I Enjoy Clay Pot Cooking My readers are often surprised that I use my donabe regularly. When I’m short on time, I make hot po...
An alternative option I recommend is a donabe—a Japanese earthenware clay pot. If you plan to use a donabe, I have a separate post on How to Cook Japanese Rice in a Donabe. How to Measure Rice and Water In Japan, rice is always measured with a rice cooker cup, which is 180 ml or...
To avoid thermal shock and accidental breakage, use wooden—not metal—tools to stir food, and don't tap spoons on the sides of pots or drag pots across burners. Place a double layer of kitchen linens as a stove-side landing pad for hot pots or lids rather than setting them directly on...
If you are using a large block of chocolate or a candy bar, chop your chocolate into small uniform pieces. The best way to do this is touse a serrated knifeto shave off small bits of chocolate. Place the knife blade on the edge of the chocolate block, and press down on the top of...
place where you can sit.Drape a towel over your head and place your face directly (yet safely) above the steam. Take several deep breaths and use this moment as a time to relax and clear your mind. Stay here as long as you like, but once the pot stops steaming, you can move on....
Use the same method to apply the second layer that you used with the first. If you'd like, you could switch up the type of brushstroke, for example, using an X-stroke on the first layer and up-and-down stroke on the second. (We used X-strokes on both layers.) ...
just use enough water to cover vegetables. Second, boil the water in your electric kettle first (since electric kettles are constructed to boil water faster than a pot on the stove), then pour the boiled water over your vegetables and put the lid on the saucepan so they boil quicker. This...
Check the rice to make sure it is tender. If you find some grains are a bit tough on the top, you can drizzle a small splash of water on top and flip all the rice over. Let it cook for another 20 minutes or so before serving. Instant Pot Method Use the small measuring cup that...
Use a home heating system that completely depends on wood fireplaces. Use electrical power generators. Expensive as hell to do if they’re not already options in your home. Actually, they’re expensive to take advantage of even if theyarealready options in your home (firewood/gas are not unli...
Learn how to make maple butter at home from pure maple syrup with a stand mixer. This maple butter recipe is easy, just be sure to use a thermometer.