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Settling Up the Dispute over Poached Egg's Definition
Fact: You can poach an egg without acid, although adding a tiny bit helps a lot with the egg white to set easier.
Current situation: My friend (a culinary graduate) 'poached' an egg without vinegar ...
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What does resting mean
I'm a little confused with what resting actually means.
I've typically seen this term being used where you move food (typically meat) from the oven/grill/heat and then keep it warm for "some time" (...
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A “puck” of frozen food
I found a recipe that calls for 5 “pucks” of frozen spinach. I cannot find a definition of the term. I need to know how many ounces are in a puck?
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What are the vertical-edge plates called?
I'm assuming asking this question is ok since questions about kitchen equipment and cutlery are permitted.
So far I've only found steel plates that have a vertical edge. Do these vertical-edged ...
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Flavor of wasabi, horseradish, mustard, capers, and jalapeño
What is the name of the flavor of wasabi, horseradish, mustard, capers, and jalapeño?
Unfortunately, I'm not fond of the taste of the above ingredients.
To me, they taste similar.
I don't mind the ...
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What are the different parts of a zester called?
Earlier I was trying to describe which part of a zester to use and realized I have no idea what the different parts are called. I fell back on google, and was surprised to find nothing, there are ...
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What's the process of making black garlic called?
it's not caramelized – it doesn't get hot enough.
it's not fermented – the process is enzymatic, not due to fungus, yeast, or bacteria.
it's not pickled – no acid brine is added
it's not curing – no ...
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Name for a master "cook plan" that describes how you prepare and serve all courses of a meal
I'm writing some software and could use some help (from some experts!) naming something. In cooking, culinary arts, etc. I have to imagine that there exists a concept where you, the chef, have a ...
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What would "Disintegrant", "Ammonium", or the units of measure "glass" or "gl" mean in a non-American book?
Just purchased a baking cookbook online which, while written in English, is clearly from a country outside of the U.S. Units are metric, which is fine, but there a couple of terms with which I am ...
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Are "shelled nuts" with or without their shells?
I'm using MyFitnessPal to log what I'm eating, and I can't figure out whether 'shelled pistachios' are pistachios with or without their shells.
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Common term for "roughly-grind Semolina" (as used to make couscous)
A course common in all North-African coast cuisines is Couscous, which is made of "roughly-grind Semolina" lightly cooked or steamed with a bit of water and salt;
Very often, a vegetable based stew is ...
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Is Irish buttermilk different from Estonian buttermilk?
I'm Irish but living in Estonia. Just now, I decided to make some soda bread which I have made a couple of times before. I bought some "pett", which Google translate and a professional chef told me is ...
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What does "Massage with salt" mean in a recipe?
I want to try this recipe for Vegan Lox by Tasty.
Step 5 is
Use a vegetable peeler to shave the carrots lengthwise into ribbons.
Massage with salt.
I don't understand what "Massage with salt" ...
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Interpreting recipes from a different culture (specifically India) [closed]
I've tried to make dahi (indian "curd", or yogurt) a few times, but it has always turned out more like cottage cheese (English "curds and whey") than like yogurt.
This isn't necessarily bad (the whey ...
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What is the difference between connective tissue and suet/fat deposits?
A google image on the term 'meat connective tissue' seems to show what I believe to be fat deposits/suet in the case of meat pictures. So what then is the difference between fat deposits and ...
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What's a pan and what's a pot?
In Dutch, we have just one word for pots and pans, which happens to be "pan", so I was surprised to learn about the word "pot". I learned that pans are for frying, which is why they are shallow and ...
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What's the difference between a deep fryer and a chip pan?
As described in the Wikipedia article, a chip pan is a pan that contains oil for frying. The oil is heated to a high temperature, and then usually a metal basket is lowered into the pan for frying of ...
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What is the English name of these sea snails?
What is the English name of sea snails sold in Vietnam that the Vietnamese labelled as Ốc bông & Ốc tỏi (Vietnamese)?
Ốc bông
Ốc tỏi
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What is the term for "plain" non-flavored ice cream
Me (russian) talked to my partner (american) about ice cream flavors. In Russia and post-USSR plain flavor (creamy-milky one) is extremely popular and often called пломбир. It is the default flavor, ...
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As it relates to the Hospitality Industry what is a par level of product?
What does this mean in the Hospitality industry?
As in the Hospitality Department will establish par levels of products
Is this kind of like when your boss in IT tells you that there should always ...
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What does "lightly crushed" mean for cardamon pods?
I am currently attempting to make the “Fragrant Spiced Rice Pudding” on page 136 of “Gordon Ramsay’s Home Cooking.”
I am a novice with cooking so forgive me if my question is common sense for those ...
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What makes cake a Sponge Cake? And what doesn't?
I've been watching the Great British baking show and they refer to basically every cake as a sponge. I live in the USA and grew up in Australia. We just called cake, cake.
I know how to make a ...
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Is eggnog just a milkshake?
Last year I tried eggnog for the first time, following a homemade recipe involving egg, cream and sugar. The result tasted like a thin vanilla ice-cream milkshake (with spices and alcohol).
Recipes ...
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What is the proper term for real oil vs. flavoured oil?
Is there a better term for flavoured oil?
For example, a "chili oil" is clearly not same as "grape seed oil" or "snake oil".
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What are things like Bread, Rice and Cereal collectively known as?
I'm not sure if this belongs here or in the English language stack exchange but here goes:
We have broad classifications like "Fruit" and "Vegetable" and "Meat"/"Protein". What do you collectively ...
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Fried rice vs pulav vs biryani
How can we differentiate between fried rice, pulav and biryani? As these three rice dishes look similar, are there any differences between three of them?
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Chilli powder in the UK
Today, chilli powder in the UK, as sold by the major supermarkets and the largest independent brand, is a US/Mexican style blend of powdered red chillis with herbs, spices and seasonings such as ...
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What other English names are there for dried grapes?
In the US we refer to basically all dried grapes as raisins. In cooking shows in the UK I hear them refer to sultanas. I've also read that dried currants are really dried grapes, not actually the ...
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Are the terms self-rising flour and baking powder different in the US and UK?
I made Mary Berry’s Cherry cake, which called for 275 g of self-rising flour and 2 tsp of baking powder, in an 8-inch pan. Went all over the oven. Are these ingredients different in the US?
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Why do we use the term Quick "Bread"?
I know there are questions here already about Quick bread vs cake, or muffins vs cupcakes. But I'm not asking about the sugar, fat ratio thing. I'm more interested in the "bread" part of it. To me ...
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What is a 'parmigiano pearl'?
I've read the following dish description in a wedding buffet menu:
Truffle essence potato soup with parmigiano pearl
I can't seem to find any relevant results using Google Search.
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What does it mean that a pan is "anti jamming"?
Lots of shops call their food pans "anti-jamming", but I have not been able to find out what that means.
I don't think it's related to radio communication or making fruit jam :)
Here is an example:
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What does 'white' alone mean in cocktail recipes?
I've come across the two following cocktail recipes:
East Meets West
Absolut Raspberry vodka, Cointreau, St-Germain
elderflower liqueur, pomegranate juice, lime juice, white
The English ...
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Is there such a thing as 'onion hair'?
I've been reading a food menu of a Qatari hotel, and I've come across the following dish description:
Roasted stuffed quails (3) with golden onion hair and green pepper
Naturally, searching Google,...
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Is sour cream in olde recipes the same as sour cream today? [duplicate]
I have a really old cookbook (about 1890) that calls for soured cream or sour cream in some recipes. Is this the same as the stuff you get in a tub at the store or is it like sour milk where you put ...
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What does it mean when a chef says a dish is a "rustic" dish eg. a "rustic pot roast"
I've been watching some cooking videos and frequently the chef would say that something he cooked was a "rustic" dish eg. "rustic pot roast"? What does rustic mean?
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What is milk classified as once you pour it on cereal?
I recently came across an image posing the question of whether milk would be properly classified as a beverage, broth, or sauce once it's poured on a bowl of cereal. I'm not sure if it's any of those ...
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What is the place called where cheese is aged?
When cheddar cheese is made, it is kept on shelves in a climate controlled place and each wheel is turned over once per week. What is the place called where the cheese is kept during this aging ...
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If a recipe calls for 'ready-prepared potato wedges', what exactly does that mean
Does it mean the frozen potato wedges you can find in supermarkets, or does it mean fresh potatoes that I've cut into wedges (if so, does that include/exclude the skin, or is that optional?)
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English term to describe "kompot", an Eastern European beverage made from berries
I am trying to find an English word for a special drink. This is the recipe:
5 liters of water
1 cup of sugar
500 grams of berries
Mix sugar and water, bring mixture to a boil. Add berries, bring ...
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What do you call the flavor imparted from cooking at high heat?
I'm wondering about that high-heat flavor you get just before outright burning food. Charred, grilled, blackened, smoky, or seared flavor? Wok hei? I'm not exactly sure what to call it. Or would the ...
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"elven slices" - What is the real name (if any)?
In the video game "Sacred" (2004), the player can find recipes. They are usually written in a fantasy-like manner. In the German version I found a recipe called "Elfische Schnitten aus Tyr-Hadar" ("...
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Is there a word for the flavour shared by onion, spring onion, shallot, leek, and chive?
Among the flavours of onions, spring onions, shallots, leeks, and chives there is one that they share. Is there a name for it?
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what is a 10 cent package of instant potatoes and biscuit mix
I am converting my mother's recipes in a book for our family. The recipe calls for a 10 cent package of instant potatoes and biscuit mix. does anyone have any idea of what that would equal out to be. ...
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Is there a name for the taste coming from alkaline food?
I know "acidic food" is described as "sour" but what do we call food that is "alkaline"?
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Correct term for marinating+degorging/macerating at the same time?
Sometimes it makes sense to marinate fruit or vegetables with water-extracting ingredients (sugar,salt,alcohol...) and flavorings (spices or extracts) at the same time, and later use fruit and liquid ...
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How much is a "splash"
I've run into several recipes which asked for a "splash of" water, soy sauce, etc. How much is a "splash"? I assume if it's something more concrete like 1/4 cup, they would have said so. Since it's ...
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Is there a term for the blending of different recipies of the same type?
One of the things I do when cooking is I look at several different recipes for the same dish. I take a "base" recipe "A" and add these ingredients from recipe "B" and maybe even a unique ingredient ...
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What is 1/4 ст кукурузного крахмала in english?
I'm trying to make a green tea tart but the recipe is in Russian. Google keeps translating it to '1/4 v cornstarch ' but I have no idea what measurement 'v' would be?
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What is "reconstituted" milk?
Here in Chile nearly all milk you can buy in supermarkets is UHT milk in tetra bricks. Some brands state on the carton that the milk is "reconstituted", while others state that it is "not ...
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