Learn More About the Korean Dish Bibimbap

bowl of bibimbap

Bibimbap is a traditional Korean dish consisting of rice combined with various meats and vegetables. As a result, the number of bibimbap restaurants in various parts of the globe has increased due to its increased popularity as a healthy dining option. There are many methods to enjoy this dish, including traditional bibimbap, … Read more

Learn More about Baekban

Learn More about Baekban

Every supper in Korean cuisine is accompanied by a generous serving of banchan, a type of side dish.  “Baekban,” which literally translates to “a hundred side dishes” in Korean, is a complete meal consisting of at least ten unique side dishes with unlimited refills.  Baekban is a traditional Korean cuisine consisting of … Read more

Water sautéing

Water sautéing

Carrots, potatoes, broccoli and other “meaty” vegetables can be water sautéed as a quick and flavorful change to boiling and steaming. Water sautéing first uses steam to soften the vegetable and then direct heat and oil to brown it. • Place a non-stick sauté pan over a medium flame. Add a sliced … Read more

Thickening sauces

Thickening sauces

The quickest way is with a starch, such as cornstarch or arrowroot. Add to cold water, mix until completely dissolved, then add to sauce and stir until desired thickness is reached. The better way, if you have time, is to simply reduce the sauce over medium-high heat, whisking to avoid burning. Cook … Read more

Stir frying

Stir frying

Compared to your preparation, stir frying occurs in flash. Place the wok on a high heat, and when it is hot, add peanut, corn, or canola oil. After a few moments test the oil with a bit of the aromatics, ginger or garlic; if it sizzles the oil is ready. Then, add … Read more

Shocking

Shocking

Shocking is the process of plunging a cooking food into ice water to stop the cooking process. This technique produces crisp and perfectly cooked vegetables or pasta. When blanching a vegetable or boiling pasta. Have ready an ice water bath, remove the food from the boiling water and plunge into ice water. … Read more

Measuring Method

Measuring Method

Recommended Utensils For volume measuring it is recommended that you have two sets of measuring spoons & “cups”, one for dry measure, and one for liquid measure Each set should consist of individual “cups” in common sizes (ie 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, 1 cup, 2 cups, etc) The set for liquid measure … Read more

Deglazing

Deglazing

Deglazing is method of capturing the flavor of the juices and particles left in the pan after the food has been removed. When you have finished sautéing or roasting, instead of taking your pan to the sink to scrape it clean, just pour off any excess oil or fat. The juices and … Read more

Basic sauté

Basic sauté

Cooking with a small quantity of fat or oil at a high temperature is known as sautéing. It is a simple technique that maximizes flavor while minimizing cooking time. First, place a sauté pan on a high heat and add just enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. The … Read more

Shelling lobster

Shelling lobster

Lobster must be at least partially cooked to shell easily. First, twist off the tail from the body. Next, remove the claws by twisting them off. To remove the meat from the tail, pull off all the flippers at the end of the tail and push the meat out through the front … Read more

Lobster cooking times

Lobster cooking times

Steam a lobster for 13 minutes, for the first pound. Add 3 minutes for each additional pound thereafter. For example, a 2 pound lobster should steam for 16 minutes and a 1 1/4 pound lobster should steam for 14 minutes. Boil a lobster for 10 minutes, for the first pound. Add 3 … Read more

Guidelines for cooking shellfish

Guidelines for cooking shellfish

Shellfish-shrimp, crabs, scallops, clams, mussels, oysters or lobster–becomes tough and dry when overcooked. To cook raw shellfish, shucked or in the shell, follow these basic guidelines. Raw Shrimp – turn pink and firm. Depending on the size, it takes from 3 to 5 minutes to boil or steam 1 pound of medium … Read more