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How can I make a chocolate cup that looks like the seaweed on a sushi roll?
I want to make a dessert that simulates a salmon roe sushi (like this) using rice pudding and spherified melon juice with a chocolate "seaweed" wrapping. But I can't figure out how to make the seaweed convincing.
How do I do this?
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What does al dente really mean?
Initially I was told that al dente meant that the pasta was cooked but still firm, definitely not soggy or overcooked. Later, someone told me that it meant not quite cooked all the way through. Actually many people began telling me this. In…
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How to remove bits of egg shell from a cracked egg?
Sometimes when I crack eggs, I end up with a bit of shell in the egg. How can I easily get the shell out, as it always seems to evade my fingers?
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Why does the second bowl of popcorn pop better in the microwave? And how can I capitalize on that?
Picture this.
I make 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels in the microwave. No paper bag - just a glass bowl with a glass lid, where the lid has holes in it to allow steam to escape. After about 5 minutes, about 3/4 of the kernels have popped. If I go…
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Why not use alcohol ice?
I don't really drink alcohol so it's more of a theoretical question.
I know that some people don't like ice because it dilutes the drink, so they prefer to use metal or stone cubes instead.
However they have smaller thermal capacity and thermal…
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Why do my silicone spatulas melt in frying oil?
I have bought three silicone spatulas so far and all of them start "melting" when used to flip frying eggs.
I don't leave them in the pan or anything and, supposedly, silicone should be able to withstand much higher temperatures than frying oil.
But…
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Why must fermenting meat be kept cold, but not vegetables?
This is a somewhat unique question, so I'll start by stating my assumptions that I understand to be "widely known" among food preservation enthusiasts. If any of these are not accurate, please let me know!
Assumptions:
Improperly handled food kept…
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What is the best way to clean a grater?
A grater is a very useful instrument in the kitchen and it's fun to use. You can use it for a lot of food: cheese, citrus fruit peel, nutmeg, all kinds of vegetables, etc.
But cleaning a grater is a pain.
Anyone here knows an easy and effective way…
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Can meat spoil outside the fridge if it's baked into bread as a filling?
I made some meat buns tonight (that is, buns with cooked chicken stuffed inside them before being baked), and I'm wondering if I should bother keeping the buns inside the fridge, because that would mean having to reheat them later.
Will the chicken…
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What is this symbol that looks like a shrimp tempura on a Philips HD9928 air fryer?
This question is about a Philips HD9228 air fryer.
What is the 3rd symbol (C in the screenshot) on this air fryer? The manual doesn't say anything about it. I'm assuming it's a shrimp tempura, or a chicken lollipop.
Symbols:
A - frozen french…
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What is this oddly shaped hinged device with indentations?
What is this device? It's about 8cm long when closed, and has little indentations on the top piece and raised lines on the bottom. Possibly it could be used to crush garlic etc.?
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How to efficiently shred a lot of cabbage?
I'm growing cabbages in my garden this year and would like to make lots of sauerkraut, to eat and to give as gifts. Gallons of it.
Is there an efficient way to slice or shred a dozen cabbages at a time? Using a grater for that much cabbage is…
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Israeli soda type drink
Recently I had this amazing drink in a "Israeli style bistro" in St Petersburg, Russia. I can't remember the exact name, something beginning with 'J', like Jollo, Jalla or something. It had a really interesting flavour with hints of spices and…
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Why is mustard irritating for me?
I thought I bought mustard, but when I put it on a hot dog and ate it, it didn't taste like mustard. It irritated my nose and sent a shockwave through my skull. So I bought a different brand, but there was not much difference. I feel that…
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