How to master kitchen basics, from trussing poultry and segmenting oranges to deep-frying garlic and making tamarind liquid.
How To Make Ground Dried Prawns Master More Thai Kitchen Basics With This Online Thai Cooking Class Inspired By David Thompson Ground dried prawns, kung haeng in Thai, are used in many Asian dishes – and good ones can become addictive. They’re essential in some curry pastes, such as Thai sour orange curry, and delicious […]
How to Make Dried Turmeric Powder Master Kitchen Basics & Explore New Cuisines & Ingredients with My Online Cooking Classes Chef David Thompson showed me how easy it is to make ground dried turmeric (powdered turmeric) at home. Of course you can buy it but, as David says, “the perfume and taste of homemade dried […]
How to Make Dried Ginger Powder Master Kitchen Basics & Explore New Cuisines & Ingredients with My Online Cooking Classes Of course you can buy ground ginger (also called powdered ginger). But chef David Thompson showed me how easy it is to make your own and, as he points out, “the perfume and taste of […]
How to Make Dried Galangal Powder Master Kitchen Basics & Explore New Cuisines & Ingredients with My Online Cooking Classes You can buy powdered galangal in Asian grocers but, as Thai food expert David Thompson says, “the perfume and taste of homemade dried galangal powder is much more alluring and it’s so simple to make.” […]
How To Make Roasted Rice Powder Master Kitchen Basics & Explore New Cuisines & Ingredients with My Online Cooking Classes Roasted rice powder (also called ground roasted rice) is a favourite seasoning in many Southeast Asian cuisines, adding a unique nuttiness and crunchy texture. Commercial versions available in Asian grocers are usually so finely ground […]
How To Use A Lattice Roller Cutter Order a Lattice Roller Cutter Now To Add A Professional Finish to Pies & Tarts A lattice roller cutter cuts pastry to give a professional finish to pies, tarts and other pastries, including beef or salmon wellington. Lattice cutters are available from kitchenware stores. They’re easy to use, […]
How To Make Crushed Roasted Peanuts Master Kitchen Basics & Explore New Cuisines & Ingredients with My Online Cooking Classes Crushed roasted peanuts are a popular addition to many South East Asian dishes and sauces. They’re easy to make too. You’ll need: about 80g (3oz) raw skinned peanuts (also called blanched peanuts) to yield about […]
How To Cook Pasta Like A Nonna Master Classic Pasta Recipes Pasta comes in two basic forms: dried and fresh. Both are good, but suitable for different sauces. Fresh pasta, typical of more affluent northern Italy, usually contains egg. It’s most often served with rich meat ragùs and creamy or buttery sauces. Some fresh pasta […]
How to Prepare Saffron Master Kitchen Basics & Explore New Cuisines & Ingredients with My Online Cooking Classes There are two ways to prepare saffron for use in cooking: brewing (with hot water) and blooming (with ice). Brewing is the traditional way. Blooming is a modern technique created to preserve as much of the saffron’s […]
How To Store Prawns (Shrimp) Order Your Copy of the Sydney Seafood School Cookbook Now! Once they’re taken out of the water, prawns oxidise quickly and blacken around the head and joints, just like some fruits turn brown shortly after being cut. This harmless but unsightly discolouration can be prevented by adding sulphur, freezing, cooking […]
