Tag: Food Preparation Tips
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…
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…
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…
The Secret of Fruit Ripening
When the weather is hot, you’ll notice that the fruits you buy ripen more quickly. However, there’s another surprising fact: if you accidentally place apples and bananas together, the bananas will actually turn yellow faster. Experienced people have probably already seen through this subtle trick. Just like putting apples and bananas together, there’s actually a…
Benefits of Passion Fruit and How to Choose It
Cut open a passion fruit, stir the insides with a spoon, scoop out a spoonful of the orange-yellow juice, and sip. The sweet and sour taste spreads throughout your mouth. This is the passion fruit we eat. The orange-yellow, translucent, membrane-like structure is not only the flesh, but also the passion fruit’s “aril.” The aril…
How to Choose a Pomelos and Their Nutritional Value
Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and every household in China enjoys pomelo. How should one choose a pomelo, and what are its nutritional values? Guidelines for Choosing a Pomelos However, some yellow-skinned pomeloes may appear dehydrated and wrinkled. Don’t be put off by this; it means the flesh inside has softened from its hard texture, revealing…
How to choose and cook barbecue ingredients?
How to choose barbecue ingredients? Preparing ingredients and grilling is often hectic, especially since barbecues are often held outdoors or at home. It’s easy to overlook details. Before you start shopping and preparing, here are some tips for buying and grilling. How to choose barbecue ingredients? Pork should be bright red, and meatballs should have…
Black Fungus Cooking Tips
Black fungus has always been a popular ingredient, both for its health and its culinary appeal. With its crisp texture and versatile cooking methods, it’s a common dish on our table. However, fresh black fungus doesn’t keep well; if left out for too long, it becomes soggy and sticky. Therefore, after buying a whole box…
How to remove pesticides from vegetables?
Which of these methods is most effective for removing pesticides from vegetables: salt water, vinegar, baking soda, or tap water? When buying groceries, the biggest worry is that pesticide residue might be present. Washing vegetables is a common problem for many people, so this article will teach you how to wash them properly. Why do…
How to remove the fishy smell from saury?
What nutrients and benefits does saury have that are worth consuming regularly? Saury has a strong fishy smell. How can you remove it when cooking? Learn how to remove the fishy smell in two steps and you’ll be able to easily cook saury. What are the nutritional benefits of saury? Saury is a favorite autumn…