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Dalgona / whipped coffee without sugar?

Dalgona coffee / whipped coffee is a hit recently, which is made from instant coffee powder, hot water and sugar. I was wondering if there are any possibiliti

Low-calorie alternative to Lao Gan Ma spicy chili crisp?

I've become obsessed with Lao Gan Ma brand chili sauces. This "Old Godmother" brand sauce is apparently a phenomenon in China and feels like it's about to break

Why are my commercial fries going soggy almost immediately?

I really like the french fries from a nearby takeaway shop, so I asked if I could buy a bag of commercial fries (par-cooked then flash frozen) from him, which h

Adding sugar at the end of the mixture for apple bread

My apple bread recipe called for adding the sugar in with the sourcream, eggs and vanilla. I forgot to add the sugar until the dry ingredients and the apples we

Does adding baking soda to steam sweet potatoes in a pressure cooker help with caramelization?

I recently discovered that adding baking soda to increase Ph in a pressure cooker promotes the Maillard reaction (see article, and this answer), and I want to t

How are fresh fish shipped across continents?

I am currently wondering when I see in US fish markets "Fresh Scottish Salmon" or in Europe "Fresh Alaskan Salmon". How do you ship fresh fish across continents

What is the guideline sourdough to flour to water ratio for 24-hour feeding?

I have a batch of sourdough that I've been maintaining and feeding for months, and currently trying to save from spoiling after repetitive periods of laziness,

Day 8 of Sourdough Starter, is it still alive?

I started my starter 8 days ago. I stopped feeding it after Day 4. It has been left on the counter. It has been stirred but not fed for 4 days. Is my starter

How to get rid of Garlic taste in tomato sauce

Hi I have added some garlic paste in tomato sauce now it tastes somehow a little strange how to get rid of that?

stove burner size vs efficiency

I'm curious if there's a best choice for what burner to use (mostly for electric bill, but I'd be curious about any other unforeseen consequences), given that I

Are dates still good if they sat in a sealed bag in the sun?

I had some groceries delivered and the dates were packaged in sealed plastic bags -- they got pretty hot sitting in the sun, so it was kinda sweating inside the

What's the best way to cook very large chicken breast filets?

Thanks to coronavirus, a local restaurant supply company is offering home delivery, and I ordered a ten pound bag of boneless skinless chicken breasts. There we

How best to use gluten free all purpose flour?

In the grocery store mixup, I got a bunch of gluten free flour. I don't have additives like xanthan gum but would like to bake bread and other recipes so I don'

White goo from chicken ruins the dish

When I bake chicken breast, some unsavory white gunk comes out. It is a perfectly edible protein, but not pleasant to eat. And when I cook the chicken with vege

Is there an open list comparing food gums and their viscosity/usages?

Couldn't find a good index for gums/emulsifiers with potency/viscosity comparison.

Question about safety of eating cooked bread if it is over or under-proofed

Not sure if my dough was over or under proofed. I cooked it and it is quite dense. It did not rise as much as I thought it would. I cooked for the time in recip

Does different percentage chocolate set differently?

My glaze did not come out as expected. Will chocolate set differently if I start with, say 60% vs 70% chocolate? If so, is there a suggestion as to how to adjus

I left kimchi at room temperature for 7 hours. Can I still eat it? [duplicate]

I accidentally left Sunja's kimchi at room temperature for 7 hours. It started leaking. It's in the fridge now. Can I still eat it?

If I shun molasses and sugar, can I still copycat Outback Steakhouse's bread?

Outback Steakhouse doesn't unveil the recipe for their bread, but Copycat Version of Outback Steakhouse Bread Recipe lists Ingredients 3 packages dry y

Ovearheated/burnt my copper pot, is it still usable?

I burnt porridge to the bottom of my copper pot. It was too hot and it dried out so now the tin feels rough and has bubbled somewhat. Is it still usable like t

Sunflower oil reaching smoke point on medium temperature. Is this normal?

If I turn the heat any lower I fear that the meat won't be cooked well enough. It's only a small amount of smoke. I'm learning to cook and I'm afraid I will sta

Does anyone know what it is in my apple cider vinegar?

I bought it in December. Is it spoiled? I hadn't noticed that until today. The smell is normal. ⠀⠀⠀

Forgot to feed my 6-day old sourdough starter yesterday, can I just carry on today?

I just realized that yesterday I forgot to feed my 6-day old sourdough starter, can I just go about feeding it as usual? I know there are some similar questions

How long should it take my refrigerator to recover from adding new food to it?

I recently bought a new refrigerator, and just to make sure it's working right, I bought two standalone fridge thermometers to put in it, one for the freezer &a

How can I best bake cookies from cold dough?

I like to make chocolate chip cookies, and the first batch always turns out great. However I don't use all the dough at once, so I refrigerate the leftovers. Wh

Why did my bacon smell and taste like beef? [closed]

I made a bacon sandwich earlier and while cooking the bacon I noticed a pungent scent identical to the scent of beef crisps, I then ate my san

Botulism risk from anchovies in the refrigerator?

A few months ago, I opened a can of anchovies, and to avoid wasting the leftovers, I pureed it into a paste and saved in a container in the fridge, in olive oil

Do oat flakes (Spar S-budget) contain gluten?

I am intolerant to gluten (was diagnosed with Hashimoto thyroiditis, my symptoms become much milder when I don't consume gluten). I wish to eat lots of healthy

Bagels: Flat, no rise, gummy inside. Over kneading?

Edit: thanks for all the advice! I worked these half as much, and made sure to let them cool. Great, round results!! To start, I'm using this recipe: https:/

Correct temperature and technique for frying in cast iron

I recently bought a cast-iron grill pan, in hopes to recreate the great taste of grilled salmon steaks I ate recently at a restaurant. Before trying it, I had