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Adding sauce without microwaving the chicken

I brought the InnovAsian chicken and broccoli frozen food and missed an instruction. I added the sauce before microwaving the chicken. But the instruction says

Grinding loose Green Tea for more concentration

Would it be advisable to grind loose green tea to fine powder to increase the flavour concentration ? Also, please share your opinions on the pros and cons of

Problem: grainy kefir

I usually put a heaped Tbsp of kefir grains in full fat milk. Whether I start from room temp or cold milk I end up with grainy bits after culturing the kefir.

Should I refrigerate homemade yogurt before making Greek yogurt?

I have a yogurt maker and a so-called Greek yogurt maker; the latter is basically a fancy strainer. Both gadgets are from Euro Cuisine. My process for making yo

Combining whetstones from different manufacturers

I recently received two whetstones for my birthday, this chroma and this naniwa. The chroma stone feels very "hard" and heavy, while the naniwa stone is conside

Salted chicken safe refrigeration time [duplicate]

I have a chicken burrito that has a high salt content and lots of hot sauce in it. Will it stay safe refrigerated any longer than regular cook

Am I overcooking whitebait in water by using scum as a measure for doneness?

I understand that small fish like whitebait should be cooked in two minutes and anything above is probably overcooking. Of course a better guide is to go by tem

Why is water added to the egg wash of challah bread?

This recipe for challah bread calls for an egg wash composed of 1 egg and 1 tsp of water (see the final item in the ingredient list). What is the effect of thi

Could you show how nonstick Hard Anodized Aluminum is with an example? Say you leave pasta cooking for 1 hour

goal -- im having a very very hard time finding out if 'Hard anodized aluminum' is nonstick, or if i should go with 'nonstick coating' on a jumbo cooker/pot hea

Why does oil transfer heat to food more gradually than water?

While working on the homework for week 2 of Harvardx's Edx course, SPU27x Science & Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science, I came across this q

What is the typical shelf life of grains and seeds?

I would like to make a large amount of multi-grain porridge mixture in one batch, to store and use small amounts of when I need it. The recipe says that the fat

A lot of smoke when using induction stove with any recipe with oil

I recently switched from gas stove to induction. I tried some recipes I could do well with the old stove. Most of them have oil at high heat. However, when swit

Thickening with flour

I've been making braises and I'm intrigued by the different methods for thickening the sauce with flour. I've come across five strategies: Coating browned meat

How long will a bread ferment last before it is no good?

I have a bread recipe that I would like to try, but it requires a ferment using Guiness. The recipe says to leave it for 4 - 6 hours to get it going. All of

Mothballs in food cabinets [duplicate]

I tossed mothballs in my kitchen cabinets about a month ago, now everytime I open cabinets all I smell is mothballs, and the food smells like

Soaked urad ki dal too long - Is it safe?

I soaked black dal for too long (24 hours) and its colour changed from black to green and it smells very bad, can I still use it or not ?

How to "toss to coat" ingredients in a sheet pan?

I've been trying new recipes lately, and I often see instructions along the lines of: Put ingredients in sheet pan Drizzle oil over ingredients Add seasonings

Caster Sugar Substitute

In India, we use fine sugar known as "bura chini (or bura sugar)". Recently, I read a recipe for scones which required caster sugar. While, I am not quite sure

Can frozen raw meat be defrosted and frozen again [duplicate]

A frozen joint of turkey was partly defrosted cut into 2 and the other half was re-frozen Surely this is not safe

How can I address watery eggs in a microwaved breakfast sandwich?

My blessed wife fixes me batches of breakfast sandwiches consisting of a sandwich thin, some ham and egg whites and freezes them. It's a great breakfast, except

I don't know what candy to use for gingerbread windows [closed]

I am looking for a candy to use for windows.What should I use!

Substitute for jaggery in chutney

I'm making an Indian tomato and ginger chutney. What can I find in Brisbane to use as a substitute for 200 grams of jaggery?

How do I convey an order for over medium eggs without runny yolks?

I'm not a chef; I'm a (new) waitress and a few days ago a customer ordered her eggs over medium, but she didn't want the yolks runny. She was very insistent on

How to modify a bread recipe to accomodate longer proofing times?

I used to bake a lot but since I've switch jobs, I do not have enough time in the evening anymore. But I work really close from home so I can go home for lunch

Bread dough. Rookie questions

I am trying to make a multigrain/white blended bread, I want to break away from using a breadmaker and manually mix it. My recipe: 1 package (1/4 ounce -

Alternative thickener for soups and stews

What thickener will add least calories to soups and stews, producing effects similar to "regular" thickeners? All the ones I know are either pretty high-calorie

How do I know if food left at room temperature is still safe to eat?

If I left food out of the refrigerator for some period of time, is it still safe? If I left it out too long, can I salvage it by cooking it mo

How to cook fallow deer ribs?

Yesterday I tried to make fallow deer ribs in a slow cooker. With beef ribs, I cooked them in a temperature-controlled slow-cooker for about 12 hours at 75 °

What's the proper order to add ingredients for an Indian curry?

Typically, when making an Indian curry, I heat oil, add whole spices, then add and cook onions, add and cook ginger + garlic, add dry spices + tomatoes, and coo

What does "stir to cover" mean?

I don't really understand what the phrase "stir to cover and warm" means. Can someone shed some light?