Tag: Western ingredients
Thai Curry Recipes
The cooking principle of Thai curry is chopping, pounding, and boiling. All spices are pounded into a paste in a stone mortar. Dry spices may or may not be roasted first. The main ingredients are dried and fresh spices, as well as shrimp paste. Thai curry comes in three main types: red, yellow, and green.…
Salad Dressings and Salad Recipes
A refreshing, sweet salad, enjoyed before or during meals, can whet your appetite and reduce greasiness. I’ve always wanted to make delicious salads at home, but I’ve been missing the secret. I want to create a salad dressing that’s both sweet and sour, with just the right amount of tang. It turns out there’s a…
Wine Tasting Knowledge: What are the layers of aroma in wine?
How to detect multiple aromas? The aroma of a young, unoaked wine is like a blended juice or herbal tea. This blend of aromas makes it almost impossible for those of us new to wine to single out distinct aromas. However, if we are familiar with the individual fruit flavors in this blended juice or…
Simple Tips for Draining Yogurt
Yogurt is a popular ingredient in desserts. Its milky and tangy flavor mellows out the flavors of desserts. When using yogurt in desserts, you can retain the water or drain it. Yogurts with different water contents can be used in different desserts. But how do you drain yogurt? Using a coffee filter or paper towels…
Are the basil and basil used in Western pesto the same?
Are basil and Western basil the same ingredient? What are the differences? Both basil and sweet basil are basil, but they differ in variety, aroma, and flavor. What is basil? Basil, also known as the “King of Herbs,” has over 100 varieties worldwide and is used worldwide. The basil varieties commonly used in different regions…
How to choose the right sauce for different pasta types?
In Italy, every shape has a meaning, created to complement different sauces or fillings. Pairing them has become a commonplace and common sense for Italians. To help you better understand pasta, here are a few “shape vs. sauce” pairings for reference only. Slim Pasta Slim pasta includes the world-famous spaghetti, which is medium-thick, as well…
How do bees make honey? Everything you should know about honey
Sweet honey is made from nectar collected by bees. Its origins are said to date back to 1600 BC. Ancient Egyptians even considered it a highly valued food. Honey is primarily composed of sugar. What are its benefits? If you want to preserve honey for a long time without spoiling, what are the recommended methods…
Hummus Recipes
Chickpeas have been a common sight on superfood lists in recent years. These nutrient-dense chickpeas are rich in protein and fiber. Studies have also shown that chickpeas can help control appetite, making them a popular ingredient in weight-loss diets. Today, we’ll share seven common hummus recipes. Mediterranean Hummus, Yogurt, and Chicken Salad Ingredients: 1/4 cup…
Introducing the Five French Sauces: Hollandaise, Bechamel, Velvet, Brown Sauce, and Tomato Sauce
French sauces are renowned in the culinary world. These five sauces, including Hollandaise, Bechamel, Velvet, Brown Sauce, and Tomato Sauce, can be combined with other ingredients or seasonings to create a wide variety of flavors. Hollandaise Sauce Hollandaise sauce is a pale yellow sauce made primarily with egg yolks, cream, and lemon juice. It’s the…
3 Portobello Mushroom Recipes
Portobello mushrooms are larger than other mushrooms, offering a firmer texture and a richer aroma. They can be prepared in a variety of ways, including grilled, sautéed, and stuffed. Cooking portobello mushrooms whole preserves their natural flavor, while slicing or dicing them allows them to absorb the flavors of other ingredients, each resulting in a…