Category: Life Skills
How to Make Garlic Powder at Home?
Garlic powder has many uses! You can sprinkle it on pizza, bread, fries, soup, various fried and roasted foods, or add it to fried rice, fried noodles, scrambled eggs, pasta, and other dishes. You can also add it to the filling when making dumplings or meatballs—it’s truly versatile. Let me teach you how to make…
How to Properly Store Unused Egg Yolks or Whites?
When baking cakes, cookies, and other dishes, some recipes require whole eggs, while others only use egg yolks or whites. This leaves leftover yolks or whites. Actually, you don’t need to use these leftovers on the same day. Just store them correctly, and you can use them the next time you need them in a…
The Correct Way to Soak Dried Shiitake Mushrooms
Fragrant dried shiitake mushrooms are a beloved ingredient in every Chinese household, and they’re delicious in any dish. Using whole shiitake mushrooms for soups or porridge imbues the entire pot with fragrance and enhances the broth’s sweetness. Sliced shiitake mushrooms can also be stir-fried with other vegetables or meats, or added to steamed chawanmushi (tea…
How to Use Mirin in Cooking?
Mirin, a special seasoning in Japanese cuisine, is the secret ingredient that adds a sweetness to dishes. If you want to create dishes that truly embody the flavors of home-cooked Japanese cuisine, learn more about this unique seasoning! Learn how to use mirin to create savory and sweet dishes. What is mirin? Mirin is a…
Iceboxes: Turn your regular ingredients into ice cubes
Iceboxes have many uses. This time, we’ll share a trick that not only speeds up your cooking process but also instantly frees up space in your refrigerator. Don’t underestimate the small size of an icebox; if used wisely, it can be a lifesaver for your cooking. Take advantage of its compartmentalized space and freezer storage…
How to use cinnamon in cooking?
Cinnamon has a love-hate relationship. As one of the world’s oldest spices, it’s used for both aroma and flavor. But what exactly is cinnamon powder? Why does it have such a distinctive smell? Cinnamon powder has many culinary applications. What does cinnamon actually look like? You may have only seen cinnamon in desserts and drinks,…
Why do leeks have such a strong smell? How can I reduce it?
Some ingredients leave a strong odor that lingers in the mouth for a long time after eating, and leeks are one of them. They’re a turn-off before a date, work, or meeting. But if you ignore the potential interpersonal complications, would you eat them regardless? Why do leeks have such a strong smell? The odor…
Home Baking Guide: 10 Things Even Professional Pastry Chefs Do
Making pastries requires meticulous attention to detail, and every step impacts the perfection of the finished product. You might not realize this, but even seasoned pastry chefs keep these principles in mind every time they bake. Here are 10 things professional pastry chefs do when baking—if you’re just starting out, take note. Read the recipe…
4 ways to Remove the Bitterness of Bitter Melon
Some people find the bitterness of bitter melon difficult to accept, and getting everyone to love it is no easy task. The bitterness of bitter melon is mostly found in the bitter melon sac. Simply remove the white membrane inside the sac and use four methods to remove the bitterness. Different Varieties of Bitter Melon…
How to choose tomatoes?
The time it takes for tomatoes to turn red and ripen is very short, so farmers usually harvest them just as the lower edge of the tomato turns red. This means the fruit is still on the stem, not yet fully ripe, before being harvested. The tomatoes then gradually turn red as they travel, reaching…