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Cooking Techniques

How to Deglaze Pan?

Remove the cooked food from the pan Keep the pan over medium heat Pour in a small amount of liquid such as water, broth, wine, or...

How to Deglaze Pan?

Remove the cooked food from the pan Keep the pan over medium heat Pour in a small amount of liquid Use water, broth, wine, or vinegar Scrape the...

How to Cook With Bamboo Steamer?

Soak the bamboo steamer in warm water for 10 to 20 minutes before use Line each tier with parchment paper, cabbage leaves, lettuce, or cheesecloth Fill...

How to Dice Tomato?

Wash the tomato and dry it Remove the stem/core Cut the tomato in half horizontally Scoop out the seeds if desired Place the halves cut-side down Slice into even...

How to Crack an Egg with One Hand?

Hold the egg in your dominant hand with your thumb on one side and fingers on the other Tap the egg firmly against a hard,...

How To Cut Against The Grain?

Identify the direction of the grain Position the food so the grain runs horizontally or vertically for easier cutting Slice perpendicular to the grain, not parallel...

How To Remove Skin Of Salmon?

Chill the salmon briefly so the skin firms up Place the fillet skin-side down on a cutting board Pat the skin dry with paper towels Grip the...

How To Cook With Cast Iron?

Preheat the pan gradually Add a small amount of oil or fat Use medium or medium-low heat for most cooking Avoid cooking very acidic foods for long...

How To Cook On Stainless Steel?

Preheat the pan over medium heat Add a small amount of oil or fat Wait until the oil shimmers Pat food dry before adding it to the...

How To Blanch Almonds?

Bring a pot of water to a boil Add almonds to the boiling water Boil for 1 minute Drain the almonds Rinse the almonds under cold water Pinch each...

How To Zest A Lemon Without A Zester?

Wash and dry the lemon Use a fine grater or microplane if available Use a box grater with the smallest holes Use a vegetable peeler to remove...

How To Deglaze A Pan?

Remove the cooked food from the pan Place the pan over medium heat Pour in a small amount of liquid such as water, broth, wine, or...

How To Cook With Stainless Steel?

Preheat the pan over medium heat before adding food Add a small amount of oil or fat once the pan is warm Wait until the oil...

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