Preparing Basic Ingredients Garlic

Preparing Basic Ingredients Garlic

Peel and wash. Use the whole clove, or slice, shred or mince for seasonings. For garlic juice Add 1 teaspoon water to 4 or 5 cloves in a small sturdy bowl. Crush/smash the cloves in the water and mix. Let stand 10 minutes, then squeeze through fine cotton cloth. Source Source: The … Read more

Preparing Basic Ingredients Cucumber

Preparing Basic Ingredients Cucumber

Rinse well in cold water then peel Unpeeled uses Rub the skin with salt and wash in water. Source Source: The beauty of Korean Food: With 100 Best-loved recipes by institute of Traditional Korean Food

Preparing Basic Ingredients Burdock root

Preparing Basic Ingredients Burdock root

Peel the skin by lightly scraping with a special knife or back side of a knife. Soak in vinegar water or slightly blanch in vinegar water to prevent discoloration. Source Source: The beauty of Korean Food: With 100 Best-loved recipes by institute of Traditional Korean Food

Preparing Basic Ingredients Beef

Preparing Basic Ingredients Beef

Rinse beef, remove tendons, and cut into desired size. Before cooking, pound the beef with a meat tenderizer or the back side of a knife to keep the beef from curling up during cooking, and to make it more tender. When cooking pressed meat, tie it up with kitchen string to make … Read more

Storing nuts

Storing nuts

Store Nuts in their shells to protect from light, heat, moisture, and exposure. If already shelled, store tightly covered in cool, dark, dry place or in the freezer. Salted nuts are more prone to rancidity than unsalted, so we recommend refrigerating after opening.

Roasting nuts

Roasting nuts

Roasting improves the flavor of nuts. To roast, place blanched or blanched nuts on a baking sheet in a preheated 300° F. oven. Bake for about 5 to 10 minutes, turning frequently to avoid scorching. Watch closely, as the nuts may be golden one minute then turn dark brown the next.

Chopping nuts

Chopping nuts

If you need large nut pieces, simply break nuts like pecans or walnuts with your fingers. For finer pieces, use a knife or chopping bowl. Almonds may be chopped in a blender or food processor, 1/2 c. at a time for 30 seconds on high speed. Place nuts in a zip lock … Read more

Blanching almonds

Blanching almonds

To blanch shelled almonds, put them into boiling water and let stand 3 minutes. Drain. Slide skins off with your finger. Spread nuts on absorbent paper towels to dry. Roasting also will loosen the skins of peanuts, either shelled or unshelled. Source Source: Almond Board of California Web Page: www.almondsarein.com  

Thawing Meat

Thawing Meat

Do not thaw at room temperature. For best results, thaw in the refrigerator. This allows for juicier, more flavorful steaks. Remove steaks or other items from the corrugated box and place in a single layer on a tray. Always leave the wrapper on while thawing. Timetable for Defrosting Meats in the Refrigerator … Read more

Refreezing beef

Refreezing beef

Meat that is thawed at refrigerated temperatures (36°F to 40°F) can be refrozen. Refreeze defrosted meat within 1-2 days of holding at refrigerated temperatures. Do not refreeze defrosted meat that is held at room temperature for more than two hours. If the vacuum wrap has been removed, rewrap the steaks in a … Read more

Freezing Meat

Freezing Meat

Here are some guidelines for how long you can safely store beef products, but always remember – WHEN IN DOUBT – THROW IT OUT! Uncooked hamburger and stew meat can be frozen for 3-4 months. Uncooked, fresh steaks and roasts for 6-12 months. Unopened lunch meats can be frozen and stored for … Read more

Cleaning Meat for Soups and Stews

Cleaning Meat for Soups and Stews

Rinse meat thoroughly in cold running water. Fill a pot or bowl with enough cold water to submerge the meat and let soak for several hours, changing water often, until blood no longer seeps from the meat. Fill a pot with enough clean water to submerge the meat, place on the stove … Read more