Questions tagged [carbonara]
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Should I use whole eggs or only yolks in Spaghetti alla Carbonara?
I tried to cook spaghetti alla carbonara and searching out I found out that some recipes use whole eggs and some only the egg yolks. Which way gives the better result?
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What vegetarian substitute for prosciutto could I use in Carbonara?
Instead of prosciutto, I used capers to try and maintain the salty aspect. It worked ok, but something about the capers and cheese didn't seem right. Any other suggestions?
Also, to round out the ...
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Is there a good way to make vegetarian carbonara?
My partner is now a vegetarian, and one food I miss cooking for dinner together is spaghetti carbonara. What would a good substitute for the pancetta/bacon be? The role of the pork is not just the ...
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Making Carbonara in Canada; what kind of cream should I use?
I was making Carbonara today: bacon was getting crisp, tossed a bit of chopped shallot, some butter, till it was time to add the cream.
The closest I found at the store was half-and-half.
In front of ...
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What other meat can I use instead of pork in a Spaghetti Carbonara?
I don't want to eat pancetta (or pork) but I want to be able to recreate a similar taste and texture.
What can I substitute for the pancetta?
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How to prevent overcooking of eggs in Carbonara sauce?
Carbonara can be absolutely delicicious if everthing goes perfectly; but it can also be tasteless, chewy and lumpy, if the egg is overcooked. Does anyone have what they regard as a fool proof method ...
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How to mix a spaghetti carbonara?
When cooking spaghetti carbonara, I mix the pasta, bacon, cheese and egg yolks together with a scoop. This technique frequently results in mashed spaghetti as well as bacon clustering.
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