How to master kitchen basics, from trussing poultry and segmenting oranges to deep-frying garlic and making tamarind liquid.
How to Make Dried Ginger Powder Master Kitchen Basics & Explore New Cuisines & Ingredients with My Online Cooking Classes Of course you can buy ground (or 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 homemade dried […]
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. They’re available from kitchenware stores and easy to use, as chef […]
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 raw skinned peanuts (also called blanched peanuts) to yield about ½ […]
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 usually contains egg and is typical of more affluent northern Italy where it’s sauced with rich meat ragùs and creamy or buttery sauces. The poorer […]
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) Find Deliciously Simple Prawn Recipes Here 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 or peeling them. Peeled […]
How To Boil Prawns (Shrimp) Find Deliciously Simple Prawn Recipes Here It’s essential to buy raw (green) prawns for cooking, as reheated cooked prawns will be tough. While pre-cooked prawns are a convenient standby, there’s a big difference in the texture and flavour of prawns you’ve cooked yourself. You’ll need: large saucepan natural cooking salt […]
How To Roast A Capsicum (Red Pepper) Master Kitchen Basics & Explore New Cuisines & Ingredients with My Online Cooking Classes Roasted red peppers (or capsicums) are a versatile ingredient. Here’s how to roast a capsicum to use in sauces and dips like romesco and muhammara, slice as part of an antipasto, pile onto bruschetta, […]
