Here are some tips for people who are starting to love cooking/baking. I picked them up from Yummy Magazine, a recipe magazine here in the Philippines.
Q. When a recipe calls for one clove of garlic, does it mean the whole garlic? How about a head of garlic?
A. A head of a garlic means the whole garlic. A clove of garlic means a segment of the head of garlic.
Q. When a recipe calls for milk, which is not clearly specified, what does it mean?
A. Unless otherwise specified, it is safe to assume that milk refers to fresh milk, either whole or low-fat.
Q. What is a "non-reactive pan"?
A. This pan is usually made out of stainless steel or aluminum, or copper lined with stainless steel. These have lesser reaction on foods that are high in acid which could affect the color and taste of the food you're cooking.
Q. What is the difference, if any, among Italian parsley, curly parley, flat parsley, and chinese parsley?
A. Curly Parsley is mainly used for garnish and is eaten raw to take away the garlic breath.
Flat parsley is popular in Mediterranean dishes. It is also known as Italian parsley.
Chinese parsley is actually coriander, and locally called "wansoy".
Q.What is a non-dairy pastry topping?
A. It is a substitute for whipping cream, minus the milk. It is often made of palm or coconut oil. Some brands are Pastry Pride, Pour N'Whip, and Value Pride.
Q. What is OK sauce?
A. OK sauce is a fruity sauce used in Chinese dishes, almost in the same way as plum or hoisin sauce. It is made with tomatoes, dates, apples, and orange, among others.
Q. What is a good substitute for white wine?
A. There is no direct substitute for white wine since it is added to spike the flavors of the dish you're cooking. Omitting it is your next best option.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
FAQs from Wanna Be Cooks/Bakers
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3 comments:
Thanks for the tips! I am trying to be better about cooking and it is fun but time consuming. great post.
thank you. When I married, all I knew was how to cook rice and frying. As time passed, I learned how to cook because there's no one else to do the chore. Now, I love it and I have all the time in the world because poor me has stopped working and there's nothing else to do but housework and blogging (lol)...
good tips.. have 2 comments though.. if a recipe calls for white wine and you don't have any, you can always substitute with chicken/beef/seafood stock/broth. Doesn't have the same effect but still tasty. For milk, I use evap if i don't have fresh... :o)
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