How do I achieve the best sear on meat?
Dry the surface, preheat the pan until very hot, and avoid overcrowding the pan.
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The grain refers to the direction of the muscle fibers. You’ll see lines in the meat, which indicates the grain direction.
Tempering stabilizes chocolate’s crystal structure, giving it a smooth finish, snap, and ensuring it doesn’t bloom or gray.
Culinary Upcycling: Transforming Food Scraps into Delicious Dishes Food waste is a growing concern worldwide, with millions of tons of edible food being discarded each year. Not only does this contribute to environmental issues, but it also represents a missed opportunity to make the most out of the ingredients we buy. Culinary upcycling—using trimmings, food scraps, and often-discarded parts of fruits and vegetables—is a…
Use fresh and high-quality spices, toast or grind just before use, and adjust the balance of ingredients based on the desired flavor profile.
Add more unsalted ingredients, dilute with water or broth, or try adding a splash of acid like lemon juice or vinegar.
It means simmering a liquid to evaporate some of its water content, concentrating flavors, until its volume is halved.