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CONTEXT: Everyone gave thoughtful and helpful answers, but when I went to get to cooking this weekend, I discovered that the problem I've been experiencing was actually another issue altogether. My problem was undercooking, plain and simple. I did incorporate Dani and ChernoffDad's techniques, and I can't say that they didn't help. However, the samples I tasted partway through cooking were not unlike my typical results. It was after extended cooking that these guys really softened up to my liking.  <sep>  Q: What is the trick to making fluffy matzo balls? A: extended cooking 
Output: Is this the way to make them light and fluffy?
CONTEXT: Preheat the pan for longer than you expect, then preheat the oil as well. Cast iron takes a long time to heat up. With some foods you can get away with not preheating so it may seem silly to just let the pan sit on the burner with nothing else happening, but the potatoes will test your patience because of how much they can stick to pans.Once you add the potatoes to the hot pan with hot oil, let them sit. They will go thru a stage of raw -> starting to cook -> cooked and starting to brown but sticking -> deliciously brown and movable from the pan.  <sep>  Q: How can i avoid Frying potatoes in cast iron and sticking! A: Preheat the pan for longer than you expect, then preheat the oil as well. Cast iron takes a long time to heat up 
Output: Is there any other alternative method of frying other than using cast iron?
CONTEXT: Those at the store should be heavy and 2/3 full of milk or more. So shake them and listen, and also judge the weight, holding them in one hand.Once you buy a coconut, place it between a rock or three. Make one slice with a large heavy knife to remove the top and the top hull inside the outer hull. Pour out the milk and chill if you wish. Then cut the coconut in half. Scoop out the meat. It should be firm but soft. Place that on a plate or eat with your hands.When harvesting, after dropping a bunch of coconuts, you select the ones whose outer hull is 1/3 to 1/4 brown. Those you sell locally. The green ones you take to the road to sell to the waiting trucks. Those are for shipment. All extra coconuts should be saved for making coconut rum. The outer and inner hulls are saved for cooking and coconut charcoal. Any that drop from the tree and split open go into the rum also, or can be used as pig fodder.  <sep>  Q: My last coconut tasted like soap--how do I avoid this? A: Those at the store should be heavy and 2/3 full of milk or more. So shake them and listen, and also judge the weight, holding them in one hand 
Output: Should I look for a particular size coconut?
CONTEXT: Gumbo is a creolized (blending of different cultures) dish that was really a way of making use of many whatever might be on hand. The word "Gumbo" itself comes from the African Bantu tribal language which uses the word "Ngambo" for okra. In the plantation culture of the south "ngambo" became "gumbo" and eventually came to be the word for a soup containing okra. In the deep south of South Carolina and southern Georgia it typically has Okra in it to provide thickening from the mucilaginous substance secreted from the okra.As people moved westward toward the Louisiana region they adopted the Choctaw Indian method of using ground sassafras leaves (gumbe file) as the preferred thickening method in that area. Sidenote: Gumbo file is considered to be the only indigenous north American spice.Without knowing what it is that you've been disappointed with, it's difficult to make suggestions. As with so many regional dishes there are certain consistencies but more often than not...more variations. This is one of those items where there isn't necessarily ONE primary method.Some gumbos use a roux for added depth of flavor, color, and thickening while others are more broth based.The main consistency is that it is typically served ladled over rice.  <sep>  Q: What is Gumbo? A: Gumbo is a creolized (blending of different cultures) dish that was really a way of making use of many whatever might be on hand 
Output: what is the secret to making it good?
CONTEXT: A lot of sourdough recipes don't call for a sponge, per se, because the starter essentially already is a sponge. The purpose of a sponge in a bread with normal yeast is to allow a longer fermentation time and extra time for enzymatic reactions to happen in the flour before adding it to the final batch. This isn't necessary with sourdough the starter is continuously fermenting and reacting. And your guess is about right, if the proportion of starter you add is too high, the waste products and dead yeast cells in it can cause changes in the gluten that make it very slack and unusable.  <sep>  Q: How does a sourdough sponge work? A: The purpose of a sponge in a bread with normal yeast is to allow a longer fermentation time and extra time for enzymatic reactions to happen in the flour before adding it to the final batch  Q: Why is it important to increase the fermentation time ? A: The purpose of a sponge in a bread with normal yeast is to allow a longer fermentation time and extra time for enzymatic reactions to happen in the flour before adding it to the final batch  Q: wouldn't the sourdough break down the gluten in the sponge ? A: if the proportion of starter you add is too high, the waste products and dead yeast cells in it can cause changes in the gluten that make it very slack and unusable  Q: What is the right amount of starter I should use ? A: if the proportion of starter you add is too high, the waste products and dead yeast cells in it can cause changes in the gluten that make it very slack and unusable 
Output: do you have any other tips for making a perfect sponge ?
CONTEXT: A lot of sourdough recipes don't call for a sponge, per se, because the starter essentially already is a sponge. The purpose of a sponge in a bread with normal yeast is to allow a longer fermentation time and extra time for enzymatic reactions to happen in the flour before adding it to the final batch. This isn't necessary with sourdough the starter is continuously fermenting and reacting. And your guess is about right, if the proportion of starter you add is too high, the waste products and dead yeast cells in it can cause changes in the gluten that make it very slack and unusable.  <sep>  Q: How does a sourdough sponge work? A: The purpose of a sponge in a bread with normal yeast is to allow a longer fermentation time and extra time for enzymatic reactions to happen 
Output: what's a general rule of thumb for how to make one?
CONTEXT: I suspect that your cheese curdled.This happens to me if I overheat the mixture- especially in the presence of acid. (I don't have any experience with using beer.) The cornstarch is there as a safety net to prevent this but obviously it is not infallible.Turn down the heat and try adding a little more corn starch- it may not get back to perfect fondue but you may be able to pull it back to edible.  <sep>  Q: Why did this fondue become grainy and lumpy?###We made some fondue the other night, and instead of being a nice smooth dippable fondue texture, it came out grainy and lumpy.### What went wrong? A: I suspect that your cheese curdled  Q: I did use a few cheeses in the recipe###what do you suggest i avoid it? A: Turn down the heat and try adding a little more corn starch- it may not get back to perfect fondue but you may be able to pull it back to edible  Q: Oh thank you###any other suggestions for me? A: This happens to me if I overheat the mixture- especially in the presence of acid  Q: sounds good A: The cornstarch is there as a safety net to prevent this but obviously it is not infallible 
Output: but it will save the fondue?
CONTEXT: Steaming generally doesn't make meat juicier -- it is just as easy to dry out a piece of meat with wet heat as it is with dry heat, if not easier.There are two things that you can do to make your turkey juicier. The first is a brine, which Elendil suggests above. The second is to make sure you aren't overcooking. I'd suggest using a probe thermometer and pulling the tenderloin when it is at around 160F and letting it coast to your target temperature of 165F.  <sep>  Q: How can you make turkey juicier? A: There are two things that you can do to make your turkey juicier. The first is a brine, which Elendil suggests above. The second is to make sure you aren't overcooking 
Output: Is there a way to use steam to help?
CONTEXT: Steaming generally doesn't make meat juicier -- it is just as easy to dry out a piece of meat with wet heat as it is with dry heat, if not easier.There are two things that you can do to make your turkey juicier. The first is a brine, which Elendil suggests above. The second is to make sure you aren't overcooking. I'd suggest using a probe thermometer and pulling the tenderloin when it is at around 160F and letting it coast to your target temperature of 165F.  <sep>  Q: should I use steam to make a dry turkey juicier? A: Steaming generally doesn't make meat juicie 
Output: what does steaming do?
CONTEXT: Steaming generally doesn't make meat juicier -- it is just as easy to dry out a piece of meat with wet heat as it is with dry heat, if not easier.There are two things that you can do to make your turkey juicier. The first is a brine, which Elendil suggests above. The second is to make sure you aren't overcooking. I'd suggest using a probe thermometer and pulling the tenderloin when it is at around 160F and letting it coast to your target temperature of 165F.  <sep>  Q: How effective is steaming a turkey tenderloin the size of a brisket to make it tender and juicy? A: Steaming generally doesn't make meat juicier -- it is just as easy to dry out a piece of meat with wet heat as it is with dry heat, if not easier  Q: What's one thing I can do to make my turkey juicier? A: There are two things that you can do to make your turkey juicier  Q: What's one of those things I can do? A: The first is a brine  Q: What's the other strategy I can use here? A: The second is to make sure you aren't overcooking 
Output: Do you have a suggestion how I can prevent it from being overcooked?
CONTEXT: The basic principle of serving a dish at a time is called Russian Service by the French, who started using it in the early 1800s. The particular order of the dishes has changed with the times and with theories of how meals should be served. The book Arranging the Meal by Flandrin describes the history of these changing fashions.There has been a debate since classic Greek times of when to have, or even whether to have, a salad course. The Greeks suggested eating after the meal to help with the ensuing drinking. The British were having it before the meal in the 1600s. By the 1800s French meals served Ã  la russe placed the salad close to the end of the meal, a tradition kept up to today. I remember reading that the starter salad, common in the US, is a simplified antipasto, but have not been able to find the reference, so for now it is just a guess.  <sep>  Q: From which culture did our North American meal progression (soup/salad/appetizer + meal + dessert) come from?###Sorry for the lag. A: There has been a debate since classic Greek times of when to have, or even whether to have, a salad course. The Greeks suggested eating after the meal to help with the ensuing drinking 
Output: Why do people in N. America eat heavy desserts at the end of the meal?
CONTEXT: Butter is at most 82% oil and the rest is water. So, you're going to need to add more butter for the same amount of oil. Besides, you need to adjust the liquid content accordingly since you are going to have more water than you planned.If you are going to use the same amount of oil, then it will not make any difference other than the taste. Just make sure they are of same state (i.e. melted butter instead of vegetable oil or vice versa)  <sep>  Q: Substituting butter for oil: Does it matter for baked goods? A: Butter is at most 82% oil and the rest is water. So, you're going to need to add more butter for the same amount of oil  Q: Do you know how I would do that? A: you need to adjust the liquid content accordingly since you are going to have more water than you planned 
Output: Will it have a buttery taste?
CONTEXT: I think on some level you'll just get what you get with something hard like an almond. A really really sharp knife with a thin blade can help, but you can only do so much. My hand-cut ones are always a bit on the raggedy side.When using a food processor, try smaller batches to leave bigger or more consistent pieces. You don't have to pulse as long to get everything broken up, so you get less that's ground to nothing. Do a small batch for a short chop, dump 'em out, do another.As to how to do slivered or sliced almonds, I always figured that they started with blanched almonds (which are less crisp in my experience) or maybe even raw ones and then roasted them after cutting to crisp them up. You might experiment with blanched or unroasted almonds and see if you get a better result with a knife.  <sep>  Q: How can I take apart almonds? A: A really really sharp knife with a thin blade can help, but you can only do so much. My hand-cut ones are always a bit on the raggedy side  Q: what is the correct knife to use A: a food processor 
Output: wont that make the peices too small?
CONTEXT: Vegetables don't ripen. Carrots, potatoes, leafy greens, etc...They will get bigger of course and some veggies will get more bitter or woody with age. Greens will get bitter.Generally speaking veggies are better young. Carrots are particularly sweet and tender when young. Potatoes are also perfectly fine at any size.The possible exceptions would be the fruits that are labelled vegetables for cooking purposes like some squashes and tomatoes. These do need to be ripe and whether they can be ripened after picking will depend on the plant.  <sep>  Q: Do vegetables ripen like fruit? A: Vegetables don't ripen  Q: Is the growing of a vegetable different from a fruit's? A: The possible exceptions would be the fruits that are labelled vegetables for cooking purposes like some squashes and tomatoes 
Output: I could pick a carrot up from the dirt whenever, and eat it, but I would never do that to a strawberry.
CONTEXT: Vegetables don't ripen. Carrots, potatoes, leafy greens, etc...They will get bigger of course and some veggies will get more bitter or woody with age. Greens will get bitter.Generally speaking veggies are better young. Carrots are particularly sweet and tender when young. Potatoes are also perfectly fine at any size.The possible exceptions would be the fruits that are labelled vegetables for cooking purposes like some squashes and tomatoes. These do need to be ripe and whether they can be ripened after picking will depend on the plant.  <sep>  Q: Do vegetables ripen like fruit? A: Vegetables don't ripen. Carrots, potatoes, leafy greens, etc 
Output: How is growing vegetables different then fruit?
CONTEXT: The key to this is really high heat and pan-fry in a single layer, very quickly. The goal is to get that nice brown caramelized surface and barely cook the interior and then get it out of the pan before it starts to seep water. Also, wait to season with salt until it comes out of the pan so it doesn't draw out the water prematurely.  <sep>  Q: How can I pan fry zucchini without making it soggy? A: The key to this is really high heat and pan-fry in a single layer 
Output: Does using the olive oil make it soggy?
CONTEXT: The key to this is really high heat and pan-fry in a single layer, very quickly. The goal is to get that nice brown caramelized surface and barely cook the interior and then get it out of the pan before it starts to seep water. Also, wait to season with salt until it comes out of the pan so it doesn't draw out the water prematurely.  <sep>  Q: How can I pan fry zucchini without making it soggy? A: really high heat and pan-fry in a single layer, very quickly  Q: I really enjoy pan frying zucchini in a small amount of olive oil Sometimes it overcooks with high heat. A: The goal is to get that nice brown caramelized surface and barely cook the interior and then get it out of the pan before it starts to seep water 
Output: How long do you think I should cook each side?
CONTEXT: Mixing it with milk (or liquid in general) is probably just to remove clumps. It clumps easily, especially when things aren't perfectly airtight (probably more common in your grandmother's time), and mixing in a small amount of liquid is an easy way to make sure it all breaks up.I'm less sure about the alternating. It is pretty common to alternate wet and dry as a way of getting things evenly mixed and avoiding lumps, so it's possible it's a variation on that. The paste might be too thick to easily mix into the wet, but also wet enough that it'd tend to stay as a lump if you mix it straight into the dry, so alternating wet-dry-paste might get you more even mixing? But if you're able to mix the paste smoothly into the wet, it's completely fine to just do that.  <sep>  Q: Why pre-mix baking soda into 2 tsp of milk? A: Mixing it with milk (or liquid in general) is probably just to remove clumps 
Output: it has to be added to the milk to form a tiny little bit of wet paste?
CONTEXT: Mixing it with milk (or liquid in general) is probably just to remove clumps. It clumps easily, especially when things aren't perfectly airtight (probably more common in your grandmother's time), and mixing in a small amount of liquid is an easy way to make sure it all breaks up.I'm less sure about the alternating. It is pretty common to alternate wet and dry as a way of getting things evenly mixed and avoiding lumps, so it's possible it's a variation on that. The paste might be too thick to easily mix into the wet, but also wet enough that it'd tend to stay as a lump if you mix it straight into the dry, so alternating wet-dry-paste might get you more even mixing? But if you're able to mix the paste smoothly into the wet, it's completely fine to just do that.  <sep>  Q: Why should I pre-mix baking soda into 2 tsp of milk when making cookies? A: Mixing it with milk (or liquid in general) is probably just to remove clumps 
Output: Will it affect the taste of the cookies, or just the texture?
CONTEXT: I think this depends on the type of Gorgonzola. A Gorgonzola DolcÃ© has a milder, sweeter, less-blue flavor, so it should probably be served with a milder steak, like a Filet Mignon. A stronger, more traditional Gorgonzola should probably be served with a stronger flavored steak like a Skirt Steak or a Ribeye. If you flip the combinations around, one of the flavors is going to be lost.I'm not familiar enough with Venison or other game to comment on their compatibility with Gorgonzola.  <sep>  Q: I am planing on making Gorgonzola and was wondering what the best cut of meat would be to pair it with? A: A Gorgonzola DolcÃ© has a milder, sweeter, less-blue flavor, so it should probably be served with a milder steak, like a Filet Mignon 
Output: Are there any meats I should stay away from?
CONTEXT: I think this depends on the type of Gorgonzola. A Gorgonzola DolcÃ© has a milder, sweeter, less-blue flavor, so it should probably be served with a milder steak, like a Filet Mignon. A stronger, more traditional Gorgonzola should probably be served with a stronger flavored steak like a Skirt Steak or a Ribeye. If you flip the combinations around, one of the flavors is going to be lost.I'm not familiar enough with Venison or other game to comment on their compatibility with Gorgonzola.  <sep>  Q: Best cut of meat to pair with Gorgonzola? A: I think this depends on the type of Gorgonzola  Q: I enjoy beef with it .. would you recommend that? A: Gorgonzola DolcÃ© has a milder, sweeter, less-blue flavor, so it should probably be served with a milder steak, like a Filet Mignon  Q: can it be eaten with chicken? A: I'm not familiar enough with Venison or other game to comment on their compatibility with Gorgonzola 
Output: is there anything else you can tell me about it?
CONTEXT: I don't think this has a single answer: The amount of alcohol would depend on the alcohol content of the soaking liquor or liqueur, soaking time, temperature of chocolate, and how thick the strawberry was. I suspect uncut strawberries would take at least several days to fully absorb alcohol and reach equilibrium, but the surface should take up alcohol fairly quickly. If they are cut up, exposing the more porous interior, I imagine an overnight soak would be sufficient to reach maximum alcohol content. The enormous, bloated mutant strawberries you sometimes see at stores could take considerably longer than others to absorb their maximum alcohol. Alcohol is much more volatile than water, so the immersion in warm, melted chocolate would remove some alcohol, but once the chocolate cools, it should trap any remaining content.The flavor of alcohol is easily masked by other flavors at under 20% content; this could explain why your friend didn't taste it, but you did. It's quite possible the strawberries packed a sobriety-busting punch, but it was disguised by the chocolate and fruit tastes.  <sep>  Q: How much alcohol remains in strawberries soaked in alcohol? A: The amount of alcohol would depend on the alcohol content of the soaking liquor or liqueur, soaking time, temperature of chocolate, and how thick the strawberry was 
Output: I know stored overnight loses, by one study, 30% of its alcohol content; is there a way to test it?
CONTEXT: Shortbread ships well, especially if you make the individual biscuits fairly thick. Walker's should be your guide here: theirs are about 0.75 to 1cm thick, which helps prevent crumbling in transit. Shipping them in a tin is also advised.Shortbread is also fairly shelf-stable. Freshness time depends on storage conditions, of course, but below 75F they should be good for one to two weeks.  <sep>  Q: I am planning to ship some shortbread and the journey will take at least 3 days. Will it still be good by the time it gets there? A: they should be good for one to two weeks  Q: Is there any chance at all of them going rancid? A: Freshness time depends on storage conditions, of course, but below 75F  Q: Must it stay below 75F while shipping as well? A: Shipping them in a tin is also advised  Q: Are there any other precautions I can take to maintain freshness? A: make the individual biscuits fairly thick. Walker's should be your guide here: theirs are about 0.75 to 1cm thick, which helps prevent crumbling in transit 
Output: Does this effect the taste of the shortbread at all?
CONTEXT: Your best choices would be top sirloin (#1 choice), tenderloin, or one of the other (less expensive) sirloin cuts. Those cuts will be tender, flavorful, and without pockets of fat or gristle to mar the appearance of your dish.I don't recommend round because I simply don't like its flavor. Using round in this application might be one of the best applications to use up round, but for the best possible beef bowl, I'd go with the sirloin or tenderloin.TIP: To thinly slice meat, put it in the freezer first until it just starts to get hard (not even close to fully frozen), or start with meat that is only partially defrosted. Partially frozen meat is much easier to neatly and thinly slice. For this application, thin even slices really are important, they make for a much nicer presentation.  <sep>  Q: What cut of beef can I use to make "sukiyaki beef"? A: Your best choices would be top sirloin (#1 choice), tenderloin, or one of the other (less expensive) sirloin cuts  Q: I happen to have a rump roast in my freezer. Will that work? A: I don't recommend round because I simply don't like its flavor  Q: I will go with the rump roast, Do you think it would be best to slice it while it is partially frozen? A: To thinly slice meat, put it in the freezer first until it just starts to get hard (not even close to fully frozen), or start with meat that is only partially defrosted 
Output: I am comfortable slicing it, can you recommend a delicious recipe?
CONTEXT: Panko won't stick to chicken (too dry), but will stick to egg. Egg won't stick to chicken (too smooth and non-absorbant), but will stick to flour. Flour will stick to chicken. Dredge first through flour, then through (well beaten) egg, then through panko. It's a tricky combination, but if you do it right the results are excellent. Any dry spices you want to put in can go in the flour. While I don't know for sure, I would certainly wouldn't include any oils in the coating, as none of flour/egg/panko will stick to oils.  <sep>  Q: How do I make panko stick to chicken for frying? A: Dredge first through flour, then through (well beaten) egg, then through panko  Q: why do I use the flour? A: Egg won't stick to chicken (too smooth and non-absorbant), but will stick to flour 
Output: should I fry or bake them?
CONTEXT: Panko won't stick to chicken (too dry), but will stick to egg. Egg won't stick to chicken (too smooth and non-absorbant), but will stick to flour. Flour will stick to chicken. Dredge first through flour, then through (well beaten) egg, then through panko. It's a tricky combination, but if you do it right the results are excellent. Any dry spices you want to put in can go in the flour. While I don't know for sure, I would certainly wouldn't include any oils in the coating, as none of flour/egg/panko will stick to oils.  <sep>  Q: How do I make the panko bread stick to my egg-coated chicken? A: Panko won't stick to chicken (too dry), but will stick to egg  Q: Once I coat the chicken in the egg mix, I try to cover it with panko bread, but for some reason it doesn't stick. Any idea why? A: Dredge first through flour, then through (well beaten) egg, then through panko  Q: Just flour or should I add seasoning to it? A: Any dry spices you want to put in can go in the flour  Q: My recipe says to also coat the chicken in ketchup. Should that be in the egg mixture? A: I would certainly wouldn't include any oils in the coating, as none of flour/egg/panko will stick to oils 
Output: Should I fry it in olive oil?
CONTEXT: If you were using supermarket cream, the reason would be very clear: it is not only pasteurized, but also homogenized. This means that it has been mechanically emulsified to prevent the butter from separating. I don't know if the cream for creme fraiche is homogenized too before creme fraiche is made, but with your result, I'd suspect homogenization too. It won't show up on the label as an ingredient, as it is done by forcing the cream through microfilters.  <sep>  Q: I am trying to make creme fraiche but the butter has not split from the whey. Is there any reason for this? A: If you were using supermarket cream, the reason would be very clear: it is not only pasteurized, but also homogenized  Q: What exactly does that mean. A: This means that it has been mechanically emulsified to prevent the butter from separating  Q: How can I tell if the cream is homogenized or not? A: It won't show up on the label as an ingredient, as it is done by forcing the cream through microfilters 
Output: Is there any where I can look to find out if my cream has been homogenized then?
CONTEXT: If you were using supermarket cream, the reason would be very clear: it is not only pasteurized, but also homogenized. This means that it has been mechanically emulsified to prevent the butter from separating. I don't know if the cream for creme fraiche is homogenized too before creme fraiche is made, but with your result, I'd suspect homogenization too. It won't show up on the label as an ingredient, as it is done by forcing the cream through microfilters.  <sep>  Q: Why might I have trouble making butter from CrÃ¨me FraÃ®che? A: If you were using supermarket cream, the reason would be very clear: it is not only pasteurized, but also homogenized 
Output: ahh, that makes sense. what would i want to use to make sure it comes out right?
CONTEXT: I'd avoid a coagulant if you can, it will likely keep this dense on whats already a rather dense sounding dish.Personally, I'd beat loads of air into your sour cream/cream cheese mixture and serve a small whipped dollop of it. It will keep it light and still offset your spiciness a little. If the pork chili is the star, keep it complimented but not complicated.  <sep>  Q: What kind of cooling garnish is like ice cream but doesn't melt? A: beat loads of air into your sour cream/cream cheese mixture and serve a small whipped dollop of it 
Output: what is the best garnish?
CONTEXT: I'd avoid a coagulant if you can, it will likely keep this dense on whats already a rather dense sounding dish.Personally, I'd beat loads of air into your sour cream/cream cheese mixture and serve a small whipped dollop of it. It will keep it light and still offset your spiciness a little. If the pork chili is the star, keep it complimented but not complicated.  <sep>  Q: What kind of cooling garnish is like ice cream but doesn't melt? A: Personally, I'd beat loads of air into your sour cream/cream cheese mixture and serve a small whipped dollop of it  Q: Do you think that would go well with chili? A: It will keep it light and still offset your spiciness a little 
Output: How do I go about beating air into sour cream?
CONTEXT: Basmati is classic. I am particularly fond of brown basmati rice, which has more flavor than white basmati, but it takes longer to cook and will go rancid after 6 months. If basmati is not available, any long-grain rice will suffice; short-grain rice tends to be too sticky. As for technique, rinse the rice until the rinse-water runs clear. For every cup of rice, use 2 cups of water and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring the water to a boil; add the rice and salt and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook covered until the liquid has been absorbed and the texture of the rice is tender.For additions to the rice, you have LOADS of options. You can add a pinch of saffron to the water for a vibrant yellow color and distinctive floral aroma (if you just want color, add 1/2 tsp ground turmeric). You can add chunks of peeled ginger, cracked peppercorns, whole peeled garlic cloves, whole cardamom pods, whole cloves, whole bay leaves, whole kaffir lime leaves, and/or whole stick cinnamon -- amounts and combinations are entirely up to your taste (just remember to remove any bay leaves before serving; remove the others or not as you like, but bay is inedible). You can also add cooked vegetables, such as peas, butter beans, pearl onions, and/or carrots.  <sep>  Q: What kind of rice to serve with Indian Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)? A: Basmati is classic. I am particularly fond of brown basmati rice, which has more flavor than white basmati, but it takes longer to cook and will go rancid after 6 months 
Output: What do you like to cook with these rices ?
CONTEXT: The Chinese eggplant will have a thinner skin, less seeds (read: less bitterness); as a result, it will have an overall more delicate flavor. You can substitute a globe eggplant (the kind usually sold in American grocery stores) equally; just be aware you'll get extra "eggplant" flavor. Since the recipe you're using has strong flavors already, this should not be a problem. However, if the recipe were using more delicate flavors, it would not turn out quite as the recipe author intended.  <sep>  Q: Can a "regular" eggplant be substituted for a chinese eggplant in a recipe? A: You can substitute a globe eggplant (the kind usually sold in American grocery stores) equally; just be aware you'll get extra "eggplant" flavor 
Output: Should I use the same amount of eggplant?
CONTEXT: You can but the result will be much thicker than that with the whole milk, and they won't taste as good due to the reduction of fat. You could add some oil or other fat to make up the diffrence, although that will most likely change the taste as well.  <sep>  Q: Substituting skim milk for whole milk in a caramel recipe A: You can but the result will be much thicker than that with the whole milk 
Output: why would it be thicker with skim milk?
CONTEXT: You can but the result will be much thicker than that with the whole milk, and they won't taste as good due to the reduction of fat. You could add some oil or other fat to make up the diffrence, although that will most likely change the taste as well.  <sep>  Q: Can I substitute skim milk for whole milk in a caramel recipe? A: You can but the result will be much thicker than that with the whole milk 
Output: What is the best way to make caramel?
CONTEXT: You could use the corkscrew in its classic role. Bore a hole, and then use the corkscrew to pull the sugar out in one piece.You should probably lay the tub on its side for this, as the sugar weight is probably too much to stay on the corkscrew.The other option, though rather extreme, is to cut away the plastic tub with wire cutters or shears. That way, you're peeling the tub away, and will be left with the same lump, but no tub.  <sep>  Q: How can I extract palm sugar from a container? A: You could use the corkscrew in its classic role  Q: How do I use a corkscrew in a classic role? A: Bore a hole, and then use the corkscrew to pull the sugar out in one piece.You should probably lay the tub on its side for this  Q: What is the purpose of laying it down on its side? A: the sugar weight is probably too much to stay on the corkscrew 
Output: I don't have a corkscrew. Do I have any other options?
CONTEXT: You could use the corkscrew in its classic role. Bore a hole, and then use the corkscrew to pull the sugar out in one piece.You should probably lay the tub on its side for this, as the sugar weight is probably too much to stay on the corkscrew.The other option, though rather extreme, is to cut away the plastic tub with wire cutters or shears. That way, you're peeling the tub away, and will be left with the same lump, but no tub.  <sep>  Q: How can I extract palm sugar from a container? A: You could use the corkscrew in its classic role. Bore a hole, and then use the corkscrew to pull the sugar out in one piece  Q: the corkscrew doesnt break it up. is there anything else? A: though rather extreme, is to cut away the plastic tub with wire cutters or shears 
Output: any other suggestions or tips?
CONTEXT: What you're describing is something that I'd consider normal in a cookie. Some cookies are more cake-like, some are chewy, some are crunchy, some are flatter than others - but they're all good. Almost any factor - from the type of fat, to the type of liquid, to the leavener, to the temperature of both the oven and the dough can affect the cookie's texture. I'd make two recommendations if you want your cookie less flat: 1) chill the dough for a few hours, or overnight. Then, form them and get them into the oven quickly, while the dough is stone cold. 2) Try a different recipe. Do a visual internet search for the type of cookie that you're after. Good recipes are hard to find, and sometimes you have to kiss a few frogs...  <sep>  Q: Why aren't my chocolate chip cookies coming out the way I'd like them? A: Almost any factor - from the type of fat, to the type of liquid, to the leavener, to the temperature of both the oven and the dough can affect the cookie's texture  Q: I'm making chocolate chip cookies. Am I doing something wrong if my cookies look flat on top, and soft, and brown on the bottom? A: What you're describing is something that I'd consider normal in a cookie. Some cookies are more cake-like, some are chewy, some are crunchy, some are flatter than others - but they're all good  Q: They're soft on top and are crunchier at the bottom. They taste fully cooked and good, but not exactly like cookies should right? A: if you want your cookie less flat: 1) chill the dough for a few hours, or overnight. Then, form them and get them into the oven quickly, while the dough is stone cold. 2) Try a different recipe 
Output: So you don't think I cooked them wrong?
CONTEXT: The primary reason is definitely convenience. If you don't want skin and seeds in your sauce, then you have to do some work to avoid it. Yes, it's possible, e.g. passing through a food mill, or blanching and peeling plus retaining only the flesh, but having it already done is a whole lot easier.Passata is usually much thicker too, so it won't need as long a cooking time to reduce into a non-watery sauce as fresh tomatoes. On top of that, you don't have to worry about whether you can find good fresh tomatoes, e.g. if it's winter and they're out of season.Your two cases for comparison seem to overlook this: if you just chop and cook, you'll have skin and seeds in your sauce, as well as excess liquid to cook down, while if you use passata, you won't. (Also, for what it's worth, you'd need pretty giant tomatoes to get the equivalent of 3/4 cup of passata out of one tomato.)Of course, if you don't mind skin and seeds, it's also perfectly fine to simply cook fresh tomatoes and be done with it.Note that you can often get similar advantages from other canned tomato products. In the US, crushed tomatoes are far more common, and a roughly similar texture. (Peeled whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste can also be useful depending on what texture you're aiming for.)  <sep>  Q: Why specifically use Passata, rather than tomatoes, in Ragu? A: The primary reason is definitely convenience. If you don't want skin and seeds in your sauce, then you have to do some work to avoid it  Q: Does this affect the authentic taste? A: if you don't mind skin and seeds, it's also perfectly fine to simply cook fresh tomatoes and be done with it 
Output: Doesn't the skin and the seeds cook down so much when simmered for hours that they are not even noticeable?
CONTEXT: The primary reason is definitely convenience. If you don't want skin and seeds in your sauce, then you have to do some work to avoid it. Yes, it's possible, e.g. passing through a food mill, or blanching and peeling plus retaining only the flesh, but having it already done is a whole lot easier.Passata is usually much thicker too, so it won't need as long a cooking time to reduce into a non-watery sauce as fresh tomatoes. On top of that, you don't have to worry about whether you can find good fresh tomatoes, e.g. if it's winter and they're out of season.Your two cases for comparison seem to overlook this: if you just chop and cook, you'll have skin and seeds in your sauce, as well as excess liquid to cook down, while if you use passata, you won't. (Also, for what it's worth, you'd need pretty giant tomatoes to get the equivalent of 3/4 cup of passata out of one tomato.)Of course, if you don't mind skin and seeds, it's also perfectly fine to simply cook fresh tomatoes and be done with it.Note that you can often get similar advantages from other canned tomato products. In the US, crushed tomatoes are far more common, and a roughly similar texture. (Peeled whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste can also be useful depending on what texture you're aiming for.)  <sep>  Q: What exactly is Passata? A: crushed tomatoes  Q: Is it better to use Passata instead of fresh tomatoes? A: The primary reason is definitely convenience 
Output: Is the procedure that much more difficult to use fresh tomatoes instead of using Passata?
CONTEXT: The primary reason is definitely convenience. If you don't want skin and seeds in your sauce, then you have to do some work to avoid it. Yes, it's possible, e.g. passing through a food mill, or blanching and peeling plus retaining only the flesh, but having it already done is a whole lot easier.Passata is usually much thicker too, so it won't need as long a cooking time to reduce into a non-watery sauce as fresh tomatoes. On top of that, you don't have to worry about whether you can find good fresh tomatoes, e.g. if it's winter and they're out of season.Your two cases for comparison seem to overlook this: if you just chop and cook, you'll have skin and seeds in your sauce, as well as excess liquid to cook down, while if you use passata, you won't. (Also, for what it's worth, you'd need pretty giant tomatoes to get the equivalent of 3/4 cup of passata out of one tomato.)Of course, if you don't mind skin and seeds, it's also perfectly fine to simply cook fresh tomatoes and be done with it.Note that you can often get similar advantages from other canned tomato products. In the US, crushed tomatoes are far more common, and a roughly similar texture. (Peeled whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste can also be useful depending on what texture you're aiming for.)  <sep>  Q: Why specifically use Passata, rather than tomatoes, in Ragu? A: The primary reason is definitely convenience. If you don't want skin and seeds in your sauce, then you have to do some work to avoid it 
Output: Wouldn't the tomatoes taste better?
CONTEXT: While I suspect that the formula is mostly reliable if you repeat the experiment with the same person, I found the individual heat sensitivity varies a lot. Most professional cooks and seasoned homemakers can handle (pun intended) higher heat than those who rarely expose their hands to high temperatures. In our home, weâve had heated discussions about whether the dishes in the just finished dishwasher are too hot to touch or not. And this is just one example.If you exclude the differences between individuals, using your own handâs heat sensitivity to gauge a temperature range is absolutely possible (as long as a few degrees donât matter). It takes time and practice - which is usually described as âexperienceâ. I personally donât think in âdegreesâ though, but more in categories like âtoo coldâ / âshould be okâ / âtoo hotâ and a few steps in between. So in short, if you need a precise temperature, get a thermometer. If you are still working on judging by hand, either get a thermometer or plan a few trial-and-error loops. And sometimes the exact temperature is not important for a recipe to work.Using the X-time at Y-distance formula may work, if your heat sensitivity is similar to the authorâs.  <sep>  Q: How accurate is the hand technique for grilling? A: While I suspect that the formula is mostly reliable if you repeat the experiment with the same person, I found the individual heat sensitivity varies a lo 
Output: How many inches should you hold your hand above the grill o know the temperature?
CONTEXT: Beans freeze marvelously. I put mine in freezer bags and lay them flat so they freeze quickly and are easier to thaw.They are very sturdy little nuggets of joy and hold up well to canning or freezing without getting mushy.Different beans behave differently. Pintos soften quickly and don't have much of a skin. Black beans keep their shape and skin a lot longer. Kidney beans are in the middle- if you boil them too long they will mash but they are a lot sturdier than pintos.  <sep>  Q: Can you preserve canned kidney beans so that they still have their shape? A: They are very sturdy little nuggets of joy and hold up well to canning or freezing without getting mushy 
Output: how long would they last freezing?
CONTEXT: Beans freeze marvelously. I put mine in freezer bags and lay them flat so they freeze quickly and are easier to thaw.They are very sturdy little nuggets of joy and hold up well to canning or freezing without getting mushy.Different beans behave differently. Pintos soften quickly and don't have much of a skin. Black beans keep their shape and skin a lot longer. Kidney beans are in the middle- if you boil them too long they will mash but they are a lot sturdier than pintos.  <sep>  Q: Can you preserve canned kidney beans so that they still have their shape? A: They are very sturdy little nuggets of joy and hold up well to canning or freezing 
Output: How long will they be preserved using this method?
CONTEXT: Marshmallows expand so much because the water in them becomes steam, and gas takes up a LOT more volume than liquid. Specifically, 1 mL of water becomes ~1.36 LITERS of vapor, before it gets heated further. That's 1000-fold expansion, before you add additional expansion as the gas is heated. Marshmallows don't have all that much water content, but when it's trapped in a stretchy gelatin matrix that holds gas readily, it only takes a bit to blow the whole thing up like a balloon.You are correct that the gas expansion on its own is insufficient; unless I've badly muddled my calculations, gas expansion from 20C to ~150C (caramelization temperature) will increase the gas volume by under 50%.  <sep>  Q: Why do marshmallow get so puffed up in the microwave? A: Marshmallows expand so much because the water in them becomes steam, and gas takes up a LOT more volume than liquid  Q: How big can they get? A: 1 mL of water becomes ~1.36 LITERS of vapor 
Output: Do they ever get so big they explode?
CONTEXT: Marshmallows expand so much because the water in them becomes steam, and gas takes up a LOT more volume than liquid. Specifically, 1 mL of water becomes ~1.36 LITERS of vapor, before it gets heated further. That's 1000-fold expansion, before you add additional expansion as the gas is heated. Marshmallows don't have all that much water content, but when it's trapped in a stretchy gelatin matrix that holds gas readily, it only takes a bit to blow the whole thing up like a balloon.You are correct that the gas expansion on its own is insufficient; unless I've badly muddled my calculations, gas expansion from 20C to ~150C (caramelization temperature) will increase the gas volume by under 50%.  <sep>  Q: Why do marshmallows poof up so huge when put in the microwave? A: Marshmallows expand so much because the water in them becomes steam, and gas takes up a LOT more volume than liquid. Sp  Q: How big can they puff up? A: Specifically, 1 mL of water becomes ~1.36 LITERS of vapor, before it gets heated further 
Output: How long do you put them in the mircorwave for?
CONTEXT: Marshmallows expand so much because the water in them becomes steam, and gas takes up a LOT more volume than liquid. Specifically, 1 mL of water becomes ~1.36 LITERS of vapor, before it gets heated further. That's 1000-fold expansion, before you add additional expansion as the gas is heated. Marshmallows don't have all that much water content, but when it's trapped in a stretchy gelatin matrix that holds gas readily, it only takes a bit to blow the whole thing up like a balloon.You are correct that the gas expansion on its own is insufficient; unless I've badly muddled my calculations, gas expansion from 20C to ~150C (caramelization temperature) will increase the gas volume by under 50%.  <sep>  Q: Why do marshmallows poof up so huge when put in the microwave? A: Marshmallows expand so much because the water in them becomes steam, and gas takes up a LOT more volume than liquid  Q: Is the water the only component, or are there others? A: Marshmallows don't have all that much water content, but when it's trapped in a stretchy gelatin matrix that holds gas readily  Q: What else can you tell me about the science of it? A: the gas expansion on its own is insufficient; unless I've badly muddled my calculations, gas expansion from 20C to ~150C (caramelization temperature) will increase the gas volume by under 50 
Output: Can the marshmallow caramelize in the microwave?
CONTEXT: I'd say that's not strictly true,mostly because no salt substitute I've ever seen can get the same taste anyway. "Real" salt is sodium chloride (and maybe iodine, or minor impurities if it's sea salt). Most salt substitutes are partly or mostly potassium chloride. This is technically a salt (chemically speaking) and does have a similar salty taste, but it doesn't taste quite like sodium chloride, and can be bitter or metallic-tasting. Some salt substitutes add herbs or other things to help make the potassium chloride more palatable. Sounds like your has some "regular" salt as well, if it's got a significant sodium content.So while you are right that there's likely a "catch," it's more likely to be that your salt substitute will never taste quite right, or will be bitter, and less likely that you'll be piling loads of extra on in an effort to get the right saltiness.  <sep>  Q: Is low sodium salt really effective? A: no salt substitute I've ever seen can get the same taste anyway  Q: do you add more to get the full flavor? A: you'll be piling loads of extra on in an effort to get the right saltiness 
Output: is there another ingredient i can use?