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CONTEXT: Watt specifies the power of the device.Power is defined as energy per unit time. So watt is how quickly your device consumes energy.If it is an efficient device it will convert more of consumed electricity into heat. So given two equally efficient devices the higher watt one will produce more heat faster and can therefore cook faster than the less watt one.And the third part of your question has already been answered above. Yes, higher watt device will consume more electric power.  <sep>  Q: What role does a watt play in an induction stove? A: Watt specifies the power of the device  Q: Do you know if the watt power affects the cooking method? A: watt is how quickly your device consumes energy  Q: Do you know if an electricity consumption of higher watt induction stove higher? A: given two equally efficient devices the higher watt one will produce more heat faster and can therefore cook faster than the less watt one  Q: I see. So, you are suggesting that the higher the watt, the higher the cooking power? A: the higher watt one will produce more heat faster and can therefore cook faster  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: So, if I do want to cook food in a rush, then definitely a higher watt induction stove is the one that I require, correct?
Output: higher watt one will produce more heat faster and can therefore cook faster
CONTEXT: In the US, I normally see them marketed as "heirloom" tomatoes; I don't know if there are specific regulations in the UK or Finland that might have restrictions on the term's use. (like there now is in the US with "organic" )Because they weren't developed for industrialized farming, they didn't focus on breeding in traits that were desired for mass production -- size, round shape, bright color, shelf life, durability in transport.As such, there's a much wider variety, and they tend to be locally grown on small farms (as they don't tend to transport well, or be suitable for mechanized production). They might've been bred for sweetness, tartness, number of fruit per plant, disease resistance, etc, so you can't say that heirlooms necessarily taste better; a locally grown, picked that day non-heirloom tomato might taste just as good.To make this clear -- very few vegetables are produced in a truly 'uncontrolled' environment (maybe 'less controlled' environment)-- humans have been selecting for specific traits for centuries; it's just that the processes used were much less high-tech back then -- you saved the seeds from plants that produced what you liked, it's possible that some might've even been hand-pollinated to cross breed cultivars.)  <sep>  Q: What makes a tomato "heirloom"? A: They might've been bred for sweetness, tartness, number of fruit per plant, disease resistance  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: What is the difference between heirloom and conventional tomatoes?
Output: they weren't developed for industrialized farming, they didn't focus on breeding in traits that were desired for mass production
CONTEXT: For several years, I've been putting canola in a plastic squeeze spray bottle and using that.I do not recommend 'vegatable' oil, which in the USA is usually 100% soy oil and I have found that it gums up and can leave a difficult to clean residueYes, my system can apply too much and do so unevenly too. just use a paper towel to wipe off ecess and even out.Far cheaper with canola priced at about $5 per US gallon versus 8 oz of generic aerosol spray at $1.99  <sep>  Q: How can I make homemade cooking spray? A: For several years, I've been putting canola in a plastic squeeze spray bottle and using that  Q: I think I tried to put oil in a spray bottle before and I don't recall it working very well? A: I do not recommend 'vegatable' oil, which in the USA is usually 100% soy oil and I have found that it gums up and can leave a difficult to clean residue  Q: Have you had good results using a spray bottle? A: my system can apply too much and do so unevenly too. just use a paper towel to wipe off ecess and even out  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Do you add anything else to the oil?
Output: of
CONTEXT: What an interesting idea. Essentially you're looking to make rice out of potatoes, yes? I can see a couple of options. You could make potato orzo (a small pasta that looks like rice) I suppose; googling recipes for potato pasta should point you in the right direction.You could also, I think use the reverse spherification method. Make mash as you normally would, and then put it through a ricer into an alginate bath. This should preserve the individual 'grains'. You will need to have milk and/or cream in the mash to ensure there is enough calcium for the alginate to react with.  <sep>  Q: How to rice potatoes A: You could make potato orzo (a small pasta that looks like rice  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: can you tell me more about this?
Output: I suppose; googling recipes for potato pasta should point you in the right direction
CONTEXT: Yep, cocoa and cacao are the same thing.The 72% has sugar making up the rest of the mass. The description on amazon actually mentions that it's 27% sugar and 43.5% cocoa butter. The rest is cocoa solids, the chocolate-y stuff. As you say, that particular brand is pretty expensive; it's also pretty popular and well-regarded. Since it has plenty of sugar in it, you can use it for pretty much anything, including things like coatings, or even just eat some.The 100% is unsweetened (there's no room for any sugar in there) so it's really only usable for things like baking, where you'll add some sugar. It's unlikely to be pleasant to eat on its own.For what it's worth, usually in English you'll hear cacao only when referring to the overall cacao seeds and their use as a component of chocolate. It's not common in non-culinary contexts. For example, we'll say "cocoa powder" not "cacao powder".  <sep>  Q: Chocolate: difference between "Cocoa Mass" and "Cacao"? A: ocoa and cacao are the same thing  Q: what is the difference between cacao and cocoa mass? ###i mean, if one says 100% and the other 72 are they the same? A: The 72% has sugar making up the rest of the mass  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: can you tell me about baking chocolate?
Output: The 100% is unsweetened (there's no room for any sugar in there) so it's really only usable for things like baking
CONTEXT: The bottom of the 8" pan is a bit less than half the size. For a 2" deep-dish, there's a 2-inch high (if you take it to the top) 8Ï circumferential strip for another 16Ï, and presumably the 12" dough is for a flat pizza. At 32Ï .vs. 36Ï I'd do the whole box, unless your deep dish isn't really all that deep.I'm also a bit concerned about the "never used" cast iron pan needing some seasoning, but perhaps it's "lodge logic" pre-seasoned.  <sep>  Q: How much crust mix should I use when making a it for a cast iron pan? A: For a 2" deep-dish, there's a 2-inch high (if you take it to the top) 8Ï circumferential strip for another 16Ï  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Can I make a deep dish pizza with it?
Output: presumably the 12" dough is for a flat pizza. At 32Ï .vs. 36Ï I'd do the whole box, unless your deep dish isn't really all that deep
CONTEXT: The proteins in a fresh egg are too viscous, even when thoroughly beaten, to wash a baked good.The water thins the proteins so you get a nice glaze instead of a layer of scrambled egg.Older eggs have sometimes degraded enough that they don't need the water but it is easier to always add water than to make a subjective judgement on the state of your egg proteins.  <sep>  Q: What's the purpose of adding water to an egg wash? A: The water thins the proteins so you get a nice glaze instead of a layer of scrambled egg  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Many recipes I've seen call for beating a tablespoon###or so of water in with the egg for an egg wash.###What is the effect of adding the water to the egg wash when baking?
Output: The water thins the proteins so you get a nice glaze instead of a layer of scrambled egg
CONTEXT: Personally the only way I've ever achieved a good suspension of vanilla in my BrÃ»lÃ©e's is by cooking the custard over a bain-marie until thick and... custard like. Once it's nice and thick I'll then pour it into my molds and then bake them for 10-15 min at around 110Â°c just to finish off. Be very careful not to over cook them the last thing you want, after all that stirring over the bain-marie, is curdled eggs. The extra thickness of your custard helps stop the vanilla seeds sinking to the bottom. However, you will still get a little sink-age.The trick for Pannacotta, is to stir them as they begin to set. Or to whip them after they have set and then stick them back in their molds and chill again. This also helps make your Pannacotta lighter and aerated.  <sep>  Q: Is there a way to forestall vanilla bean marrow falling to bottom of crÃ¨me? A: Personally the only way I've ever achieved a good suspension of vanilla in my BrÃ»lÃ©e's is by cooking the custard over a bain-marie until thick and... custard like  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Do they fall to the bottom once in the oven?
Output: The extra thickness of your custard helps stop the vanilla seeds sinking to the bottom. However, you will still get a little sink-age
CONTEXT: Deep dish modifications successful. I ended up cooking in my 10" cast iron skillet at 475 for 20 minutes directly on my preheated pizza stone.On top of this I followed @derobert's advice and sweat the ever loving crap out of my diced tomatoes. Was able to extract a full cup of liquid out of them AFTER draining for an hour.The crust came out golden brown from edge to edge and all along the bottom and the exposed upper rim. There was no pool of liquid pouring through during cutting either. Was great last night and was great today for lunch.  <sep>  Q: How do I ensure my deep dish crust gets cooked? A: I ended up cooking in my 10" cast iron skillet at 475 for 20 minutes directly on my preheated pizza stone  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: What can I do to prevent having a soggy crust?
Output: On top of this I followed @derobert's advice and sweat the ever loving crap out of my diced tomatoes. Was able to extract a full cup of liquid out of them AFTER draining for an hour
CONTEXT: The key difference from my perspective is cleaning. Silicone is the easiest material in my kitchen to scrub clean, with the possible exception of stainless steel. Cloth is very far down the list.Also, depending on the texture of the cloth, more food will almost certainly stick to the cloth, unless it's sealed with something, in which case what is it sealed with? And how is it sealing the fiberglass in?I use the kind with a thin grid of fibers inside the silicone. It adds more stability and lets the overall thickness be thinner for better heat transmission, compared to a plain silicone silpat. As long as I don't use it as a cutting board, the fiberglass stays safely inside. It does add a very slight grid texture to the bottom of loaves, but it's barely noticeable and doesn't look bad at all.The pyramid kind, which would reduce food contact and increase drainage and airflow, sounds like it would be good for specific applications, but not something I'd make a batch of cookies on.  <sep>  Q: What are some differences between cloth, fiberglass and silicone baking mats? A: The key difference from my perspective is cleaning. Silicone is the easiest material in my kitchen to scrub clean, with the possible exception of stainless steel. Cloth is very far down the list  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: What are some characteristics of the fiberglass baking mat?
Output: I use the kind with a thin grid of fibers inside the silicone. It adds more stability and lets the overall thickness be thinner for better heat transmission, compared to a plain silicone silpat
CONTEXT: Basically, a good stock is fairly concentrated. In general, home cooks use too high a water to bones/veg ratio for a proper result. So, when you leave your stock uncovered you are concentrating everything and, perhaps, getting a good result...at least one you like. However, this is difficult to tell without knowing your recipe. With respect to adding water back later, it is not an uncommon practice to reduce a well-made stock further, by half or more, simply for storage purposes. Then when ready to use, water is added to bring it back to the original strength.  <sep>  Q: Should I reduce stock and then add water? A: it is not an uncommon practice to reduce a well-made stock further, by half or more, simply for storage purposes. Then when ready to use, water is added to bring it back to the original strength  Q: Does that effect the flavor? A: a good stock is fairly concentrated  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Is there another way to make stock?
Output: or
CONTEXT: Overly sour yogurt is a sign of inconsistent inoculationCheck the type of culture you are using, and ensure you are keeping the yogurt above 37C for more than six hours. The yogurt should finish as a solid lump that resists pouring, not a thick liquid, or a lumpy pastePouring off the whey and straining the yogurt makes it more creamy and taste sweeterThickeners are not required, just complete inoculationFor sweet yogurt dishes I mostly use sour berries (blackberry, raspberry etc) so it is expected to be somewhat sour anyway  <sep>  Q: How do I reduce the natural sourness of homemade frozen yogurt? A: Overly sour yogurt is a sign of inconsistent inoculation  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: So I am not heating it long enough then. If I do that will that affect how well it sets?
Output: The yogurt should finish as a solid lump that resists pouring, not a thick liquid, or a lumpy paste
CONTEXT: There is a significant difference in how the two operate.Turkish coffee works by heating the water to a boil, with no added pressure. The coffee, with gronds, is then transferred into a cup to seethe, before drinking.In a mocha pot, pressure will typically rise to as much as 1.5 bar, and the resulting liquid is free of grounds.Given the radically different extraction methods, the end result of the two are likely to be radically different. My experience, taken from memory, follows:Turkish coffee goes through a sequence of mouth feels, from completely clear, to grainy, almost muddy, with coffee grounds. This also affects the flavour of the coffee. At the beginning, it is much like a strong filter brew, but tends to get bitter towards the end of the cup, which is also, in part, why it is traditionally served in very small cups. In addition, it is often spiced with cardamom, and often sweetened with sugar.Coffee from a mocha pot has a consistent mouth feel all the way through the cup, as the grounds are left in the pot. Due to the pressurised extraction, the flavour notes are closer to an espresso than filter coffee.  <sep>  Q: Is there a significant difference between Turkish coffee and Moka pot coffee? A: Given the radically different extraction methods, the end result of the two are likely to be radically different  Q: Since the Turkish coffee and the Moka pot both work by boiling/steaming the coffee, so assuming they are from the same bean, is there a significant difference between the two? A: Coffee from a mocha pot has a consistent mouth feel all the way through the cup, as the grounds are left in the pot  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How else would you described the difference between the two?
Output: Turkish coffee works by heating the water to a boil, with no added pressure
CONTEXT: Clingwrap works fine for me -- but I don't use a meat tenderizer -- I just use a small but fairly heavy pan (but not my cast iron, as it's not smooth on the bottom).When I was in college, I tried a few things. I can get pretty decent results just hitting it with my cutting board. (with it between saran wrap).Part of it might be technique -- if I'm doing chicken breast I first slice is sort of following the taper of the breast, so it's neither with or across the grain, but kinda of diagonal. You also don't want to hit straight down -- you want to angle the blows, so you're actually pushing the meat out, and not just trying to force it through the counter.And I should mention that I've only ever pounded out poultry and pork -- I assume beef would be the same, but I have no experience to confirm or deny it.  <sep>  Q: If I need to pound chicken, what's the best way to do it that isn't messy? A: Clingwrap works fine for me -- but I don't use a meat tenderizer -- I just use a small but fairly heavy pan  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Does the meat ever stick to the clingwrap?
Output: When I was in college, I tried
CONTEXT: It really depends on the density of the bottom sponge. If it's too light, you might have a problem. To be doubly sure, take some wide straws (the ones about 1cm across) stick them in the bottom layer, then snip them flush. These will act like columns to support the top cake.  <sep>  Q: Is it possible to stack the top tier cake without using a cake board? A: It really depends on the density of the bottom sponge. If it's too light, you might have a problem  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: What can I do to make sure to avoid that problem?
Output: To be doubly sure, take some wide straws (the ones about 1cm across) stick them in the bottom layer, then snip them flush. These will act like columns to support the top cake
CONTEXT: Both will do the job of greasing a pan but there are some differences. One of the big differences is that butter will add a very desirable flavor to whatever you are cookingâwhich especially complements sweet baked goods.Shortening is pure fat whereas butter is only about 80% fat by weight. Butter may bring additional flavor to your recipe (even by greasing the pan) but it also adds some water which may not be wanted.One final difference is that butter burns/browns more easily than shortening.  <sep>  Q: What's the difference between greasing a pan with butter vs. with shortening? A: Both will do the job of greasing a pan but there are some differences. One of the big differences is that butter will add a very desirable flavor to whatever you are cookin  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: What's the difference between butter and shortening?
Output: Shortening is pure fat whereas butter is only about 80% fat by weight. Butter may bring additional flavor to your recipe (even by greasing the pan) but it also adds some water which may not be wanted
CONTEXT: It may be that your oven is not up to temperature before your first batch goes in. If it's not hot enough your cookies will have more time to melt and flatten before they cook. Try giving the oven 10 more minute preheating time before putting your first batch in.  <sep>  Q: Why is my first batch of cookies out of the oven too flat? A: It may be that your oven is not up to temperature before your first batch goes in  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: The next batches are as expected, what would be the reason the first batch is not good?
Output: your oven is not up to temperature
CONTEXT: It may be that your oven is not up to temperature before your first batch goes in. If it's not hot enough your cookies will have more time to melt and flatten before they cook. Try giving the oven 10 more minute preheating time before putting your first batch in.  <sep>  Q: Every time I make cookies, the first batch out of the oven is a bit too thin and flat, Why is my first batch of cookies out of the oven too flat? A: It may be that your oven is not up to temperature before your first batch goes in  Q: Is there anything else that could be causing it? A: If it's not hot enough your cookies will have more time to melt and flatten before they cook  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Any other tips that might help?
Output: Try giving the oven 10 more minute preheating time before putting your first batch in
CONTEXT: This seems nonsensical to try with your home stove. You are correct, the rate of gas output is directly controlled by the knobs. In a typical home stove, drilling holes will not increase the gas output. It would affect the gas to air ratio, but I doubt it would result in an increase of temperature, and more likely a decrease.  <sep>  Q: gas range hack for greater power output: does it work? A: utp  Q: I would like to improve power output A: This seems nonsensical to try with your home stove  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Kenny suggested drilling hole in gas ranges, but I want to know if this works ona standard gas range?
Output: You are correct, the rate of gas output is directly controlled by the knobs. In a typical home stove, drilling holes will not increase the gas output
CONTEXT: Pepper sauces usually deliver an aroma (from the peppers), some sweet/sour/salty element (from the pickling ingredients mostly), and heat (from the peppers). A hotter pepper will not necessarily be stronger in aroma, so using this kind of super hot pepper alone can end you up with a sauce that is hot but poor in flavor. Also, given that capsaicin is very soluble in fat but not very soluble in water/vinegar, such a sauce will have a very uneven distribution of heat and will likely end up with a very harsh, unpleasant heat no matter how diluted - similar to throwing chile powder into a lean soup.  <sep>  Q: How much pepper sauce could you get out of a Carolina Reaper?###If you can get one pepper and let's say for arguments sake assume that this pepper is 1 500 000 SHU. ###How much sauce could you actually make from one such pepper? A: A hotter pepper will not necessarily be stronger in aroma, so using this kind of super hot pepper alone can end you up with a sauce that is hot but poor in flavor  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How would this influence the amount of sauce you could make?
Output: Pepper sauces usually deliver an aroma (from the peppers), some sweet/sour/salty element (from the pickling ingredients mostly), and heat (from the peppers
CONTEXT: There are many variables here that may or may not caused OP's problem.The Pan sounds as it might not have been hot enough. How hot was quite hot, how long could you hover your hand above the pan? Did you notice any change to the oil once you added it to the pan, did it streak, did it start to smoke?[Personally I tend to oil the meat before placing into the pan.]I think the main flaw is the frying for a minute on each side, at the temperature you had, that cooking time was too low. Maybe 2-4 minutes on each side. A medium should have a lot more heat penetrate the edges and allow that heat to transfer and cook the steak off the heat.That's an acceptable blue/rare steak though.  <sep>  Q: What happened to my steak? A: re ar  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: I have trouble cooking a steak medium, do you have any tips?
Output: There are many variables here that may or may not caused OP's problem
CONTEXT: There are many variables here that may or may not caused OP's problem.The Pan sounds as it might not have been hot enough. How hot was quite hot, how long could you hover your hand above the pan? Did you notice any change to the oil once you added it to the pan, did it streak, did it start to smoke?[Personally I tend to oil the meat before placing into the pan.]I think the main flaw is the frying for a minute on each side, at the temperature you had, that cooking time was too low. Maybe 2-4 minutes on each side. A medium should have a lot more heat penetrate the edges and allow that heat to transfer and cook the steak off the heat.That's an acceptable blue/rare steak though.  <sep>  Q: I have trouble cooking a steak 'medium', and to be honest, cooking it at all. My steak didn't turn out. What happened to my steak? A: There are many variables here that may or may not caused OP's problem.The Pan sounds as it might not have been hot enough  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Well, I heated a metal pan and added some oil when it was already quite hot put in the meat, It was 'glued' to the pan slightly - not hot enough?
Output: The Pan sounds as it might not have been hot enough
CONTEXT: You may need to add more oil, say a generous tablespoon. Also, I don't think you should need to soak those lentils first, the pressure cooker should be more than able to take them apart without any advance soak. Also be sure to use plenty of water. At least 8 cups for 1 pound of beans.  <sep>  Q: How do I stop the pressure cooker from clogging up when cooking lentils? A: be sure to use plenty of water. At least 8 cups for 1 pound of beans  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: When I cook yellow lentils at home, the valve of the pressure cooker seems to clog up.### How do I prevent this?
Output: You may need to add more oil, say a generous tablespoon
CONTEXT: There's no right or wrong answer as there are advantages to both and it's about what you want out of a burger. The advantage of the minimal disturbance method is that the strands of the meat give the burger structural strength. It also gives a pure beef flavor as you aren't adding anything to it. The mix up method breaks up the strands of meat which come out of the grinder which makes patties more fragile, however flavorings are distributed evenly. Some people add binding agents like egg and breadcrumbs to hold it together when using the mix up method in which case it becomes more of a flat meatball than a burger. My personal preference is the minimal disturbance method as it is fast, the patties hold together, and I like the flavor of pure beef. After forming the patties I salt them on both sides. After the final flip I grind fresh pepper on the cooked side - pepper gets bitter when burned. If I did want to add flavorings I would grind my own meat for the burgers and add the flavorings then.  <sep>  Q: How should burger patties be prepared in terms of flavourings? A: My personal preference is the minimal disturbance method as it is fast, the patties hold together, and I like the flavor of pure beef. After forming the patties I salt them on both sides  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: So should I form the patty to a bare minimum so the strands of ground beef are still visible?
Output: The advantage of the minimal disturbance method is that the strands of the meat give the burger structural strength. It also gives a pure beef flavor as you aren't adding anything to it
CONTEXT: There's no right or wrong answer as there are advantages to both and it's about what you want out of a burger. The advantage of the minimal disturbance method is that the strands of the meat give the burger structural strength. It also gives a pure beef flavor as you aren't adding anything to it. The mix up method breaks up the strands of meat which come out of the grinder which makes patties more fragile, however flavorings are distributed evenly. Some people add binding agents like egg and breadcrumbs to hold it together when using the mix up method in which case it becomes more of a flat meatball than a burger. My personal preference is the minimal disturbance method as it is fast, the patties hold together, and I like the flavor of pure beef. After forming the patties I salt them on both sides. After the final flip I grind fresh pepper on the cooked side - pepper gets bitter when burned. If I did want to add flavorings I would grind my own meat for the burgers and add the flavorings then.  <sep>  Q: How should burger patties be prepared in terms of mixing and flavourings? A: There's no right or wrong answer as there are advantages to both and it's about what you want out of a burger  Q: I've read to just add salt to the meat, is that going to be enough? A: The advantage of the minimal disturbance method is that the strands of the meat give the burger structural strength. It also gives a pure beef flavor  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Is it true that the meat should be just formed and othewise left alone/
Output: Some people add binding agents like egg and breadcrumbs to hold it together when using the mix up method in which case it becomes more of a flat meatball than a burger
CONTEXT: If a lid doesn't have a vent and the pot does not have any sort of locking mechanism like a pressure cooker, then the pressure of the steam inside will lift the lid off the pot and steam will escape. That was the "dancing" of the lid that you experienced. Venting holes in a lid just let some steam escape so the lid doesn't bang around, having a vent hole or not wouldn't make your idli's sticky.  <sep>  Q: Must a lid for a pot used for steaming be vented? A: If a lid doesn't have a vent and the pot does not have any sort of locking mechanism like a pressure cooker, then the pressure of the steam inside will lift the lid off the pot and steam will escape  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: I have a lid that fits the Instant Pot exactly, but it lacks the steam release vent. How much does this matter?
Output: Venting holes in a lid just let some steam escape so the lid doesn't bang around
CONTEXT: These are very similar to potato croquettes, for which there are tons of recipes. Those are usually made with mashed potatoes instead of shredded, but otherwise pretty much the same deal. You can find recipes with varying amounts of creamy things and cheese; I'm guessing the Omaha Steaks ones are on the higher end of that.If you want to try to match the shredded texture better, you can probably start with a potato croquette recipe and just bake and grate/shred the potatoes instead of mashing them.As Cindy noted, you can also find recipes by searching for "au gratin potato balls", plenty of which are mimicking the Omaha Steaks ones. I might be inclined to use a croquette recipe, because it's a more common name so it's easier to find obviously trustworthy recipes, but you'll probably be fine either way.  <sep>  Q: What are Omaha Steaks "Potatoes Au Gratin" actually? A: These are very similar to potato croquettes, for which there are tons of recipes. Those are usually made with mashed potatoes instead of shredded, but otherwise pretty much the same deal  Q: How are they made? A: If you want to try to match the shredded texture better, you can probably start with a potato croquette recipe and just bake and grate/shred the potatoes instead of mashing them  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Are they baked?
Output: You can find recipes with varying amounts of creamy things and cheese
CONTEXT: For ramen, udon, and soba, it is not uncommon for Japanese restaurants to use multiple broths for layered flavors.My friend is from Yamagata in Japan and several of her favorite Udon places will make a sturdy broth with dashi as well as pork and chicken stocks. When I make noodles at home, I almost always start with dashi and fortify with chicken or pork stock. While the aroma of a good dashi is strong, often times it isn't solid enough to feel full-bodied. Try adding other stocks/broths and see where that gets you. Use neckbones and feet if you make your own pork stock.  <sep>  Q: How can I make a Japanese Restaurant style soup ? A: For ramen, udon, and soba, it is not uncommon for Japanese restaurants to use multiple broths for layered flavors  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How can I make it as clean and clear as in a Restaurant ?
Output: My friend is from Yamagata in Japan and several of her favorite Udon places will make a sturdy broth with dashi as well as pork and chicken stocks
CONTEXT: I probably would not recommend eating a box of baking soda and chasing that with shots of vinegar. But aside from that silliness, I can't think of a single thing that is actual "food" that is unsafe mixed with another actual "food", assuming reasonable quantities. Certainly anything with alcohol can be dangerous in huge quantities, as can a lot of other ingredients. Allergies or food sensitivities can make certain ingredients dangerous to certain people. But mixing ingredients to which the individual has no special sensitivity and in normal quantities? No, I don't think you are risking anything by doing so other than unpleasant food.  <sep>  Q: How safe is it to combine flavor extracts? A: mixing ingredients to which the individual has no special sensitivity and in normal quantities  Q: Should I avoid mixing any particular extracts with each other? A: I can't think of a single thing that is actual "food" that is unsafe mixed with another actual "food  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Should I avoid adding extracts to any foods
Output: I don't think you are risking anything by doing so
CONTEXT: White chocolate does not have starch, so it does not thicken the ganache, unlike dark chocolate. The proper proportion for white chocolate ganache is 45 to 60 ml of cream to 12 ounces of chocolate. You used 240 ml, which made it too runny. Use less cream and you will get a good consistency.  <sep>  Q: White chocolate ganache won't set what can I do? A: White chocolate does not have starch, so it does not thicken the ganache, unlike dark chocolate  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: 1 cup heavy cream, held at a low simmer for around 5 minutes with spices Strain cream over 12 ounces of nestle white chocolate chips Stir on low heat until fully melted and slightly reduced
Output: The proper proportion for white chocolate ganache is 45 to 60 ml of cream to 12 ounces of chocolate
CONTEXT: No, the fat will not render at about 50 C (122 F).However, you said core temperature, which implies the surface temperature will be higher assuming you are not cooking in a 50 C oven (which you should not, for safety reasons). If you are pre-cooking the steak at, for example 120 C (250 F), the surface will be hotter by the time the center reaches your target temperature, so you may get some rendering.Still, there is a quite simple answer: trim the excess fat. What remains should char and develop a good flavor when you sear it on the grill.  <sep>  Q: will the fats render when the steak is being slow cooked at low temperatures? A: the fat will not render at about 50 C (122 F  Q: When will fat render ? A: at, for example 120 C (250 F), the surface will be hotter by the time the center reaches your target temperature, so you may get some rendering  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: is there any other way to render the fat without going to such high temperature ?
Output: trim the excess fat. What remains should char and develop a good flavor when you sear it on the grill
CONTEXT: Fudge is basically a chocolate flavored candy.You combine chocolate and a sugar syrup and boil the syrup until you get the desired concentration. Everything else about the recipe is to either minimize sugar crystal size or add flavor.Sweetened condensed milk will do two things-1- give you a nice, caramelly flavor2- Save a little time. Since it has less water to begin with there will be less to boil off.  <sep>  Q: Can I make fudge with regular milk? A: Everything else about the recipe is to either minimize sugar crystal size or add flavor  Q: would condensed milk change the flavor? A: give you a nice, caramelly flavor  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How would it change the texture?
Output: Save a little time. Since it has less water to begin with there will be less to boil off
CONTEXT: Garlic roasted as a head, as unpeeled cloves, or as peeled cloves is all much the same. It is just easier to handle unpeeled, and even easier when kept as a headFor easy results just trim the excess paper skin and roots of a whole garlic head, carefully trim just the tops of most of the clovesDon't drizzle with oil and wrap in foil, this will just make a mess, and steam them more than roast them. Garlic is already very oily, it shouldn't need any more. Roasting items should be exposed to dry heat, not steamRoast until soft and medium-dark brown. When cooled slightly, pull cloves apart and lay them out on a board. Squeeze out each clove using a firm spatula or other blunt tool. This should not be too messy. Wear disposable gloves if you don't like garlic on your hands  <sep>  Q: What's the easiest way to roast a large amount of garlic? A: For easy results just trim the excess paper skin and roots of a whole garlic head, carefully trim just the tops of most of the cloves  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Will it effect the taste if I roast an entire head of garlic instead of roasting peeled cloves?
Output: It is just easier to handle unpeeled, and even easier when kept as a head
CONTEXT: The first thing I have to say is kebabs and overcooked are synonymous. If you want all your meats and/or veggies to be cooked right, I would advise you to put each item on it's own skewer so you can take them off as they are finished.As for a broiler and broiler plate functioning as a substitute for a grill, I would say that it won't be an exact substitute, but you will at least get the high temperature cooking and caramelization you would expect from a grill (you will just be missing the smoke flavor).  <sep>  Q: Can a broiler function as a grill substitute when making kebabs? A: As for a broiler and broiler plate functioning as a substitute for a grill, I would say that it won't be an exact substitute  Q: What can it do similarly? A: you will at least get the high temperature cooking and caramelization you would expect from a grill (you will just be missing the smoke flavor  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: What would I be missing compared to a grill?
Output: you will just be missing the smoke flavor
CONTEXT: You don't need to defrost it, you can add cold roux directly to a boiling liquid. To avoid lumps from the roux, most cooks suggest you either add cold roux to a hot sauce, or cold liquid to hot roux. If you heat the roux gradually with the liquid you may get lumps, and don't get a good impression of how much thickening is going on until it heats fully.  <sep>  Q: Right way to defrost roux A: You don't need to defrost it, you can add cold roux directly to a boiling liquid  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Will it get clumpy or gritty?
Output: To avoid lumps from the roux, most cooks suggest you either add cold roux to a hot sauce, or cold liquid to hot roux
CONTEXT: You don't need to defrost it, you can add cold roux directly to a boiling liquid. To avoid lumps from the roux, most cooks suggest you either add cold roux to a hot sauce, or cold liquid to hot roux. If you heat the roux gradually with the liquid you may get lumps, and don't get a good impression of how much thickening is going on until it heats fully.  <sep>  Q: I like preparing a large quantity of Roux and pouring them in ice trays to keep them in the freezer. How would I defrost them? A: You don't need to defrost it, you can add cold roux directly to a boiling liquid  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How would I use it in something like mac and cheese?
Output: If you heat the roux gradually with the liquid you may get lumps, and don't get a good impression of how much thickening is going on until it heats fully.
CONTEXT: The easiest solution that comes to mind would be to figure out how much you need for a sandwich, remove that from the jar, set it on the counter to come to room temp (or put it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds) and then spread it when it's warmed up. "Refrigerate after opening" doesn't mean that it must be in the fridge every second, though... so even if you left the entire jar on the counter for 30 minutes to warm up, it shouldn't pose much of a problem.  <sep>  Q: How to spread peanut butter that is required to stay refrigerated? A: The easiest solution that comes to mind would be to figure out how much you need for a sandwich  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Then what should I do next?
Output: remove that from the jar, set it on the counter to come to room temp (or put it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds) and then spread it when it's warmed up
CONTEXT: Water absorption by flour varies by variety, brand, and even batch within brand. For example, I have an American bread book where I quite often have to use far more water than the recipe suggests to achieve the consistency stated. This is down to my British flour apparently absorbing more water.Therefore, it's a good idea to simply use enough flour to get the desired consistency rather than worry too much about being precise. Having said that, when it comes to bread, wetter is better, so only add enough so that you can just work it comfortably.  <sep>  Q: Salt stick dough and shaping, any ideas ? A: when it comes to bread, wetter is better, so only add enough so that you can just work it comfortably  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: The dough is sticky, should I weigh the ingredients as opposed to measuring?
Output: it's a good idea to simply use enough flour to get the desired consistency rather than worry too much about being precise
CONTEXT: The term is not really defined that way. In the strict sense, it only has meaning for lean doughs - made of only flour, water, yeast and salt, eventually preferments or later mixins like seeds. You can extend it to enriched doughs (those that have fat, milk, eggs, tomato juice, etc.) but then it is no longer sharply defined. Calculating the exact content of water (e.g. adding to the calculation 17 g of water for every 100 g of butter) are pretty useless, because the water bound in an emulsion or other kind of colloid doesn't behave the same way as free water when making a dough. So, a dough with 100 g water and 100 g butter will be extremely different from a dough with 117 g of water, and still pretty different from one with 117 g of water and 83 g of oil. So, there is no real formula any more to create an actual percentage. The concept still stays somewhat useful in this case, but you have to "play it by ear". When you are trying to judge how soft a given enriched dough will be, you can start by calculating all the liquid and fat ingredients as if they were "hydration", which gives you a rough guide to compare it to other doughs, and then you have to make it and gain a tactile understanding of how it actually behaves.  <sep>  Q: What counts as "hydration" when figuring Dough Hydration? A: The term is not really defined that way. In the strict sense, it only has meaning for lean doughs - made of only flour, water, yeast and salt  Q: do we count things like sour cream, butter, milk, eggs? A: the water bound in an emulsion or other kind of colloid doesn't behave the same way as free water when making a dough  Q: Do we count just water/liquid? A: for lean doughs  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Does anything else factor in to the hydration of the dough?
Output: there is no real formula any more to create an actual percentage
CONTEXT: The ripening itself is caused by ethylene gas released by the food, which is trapped by any kind of bag.As far as I know, there's nothing inherently special about a brown paper bag, other than the fact that it's porous and thus still allows some air to get in and out. Plastic ziplock bags have no ventilation, so they don't work nearly as well.  <sep>  Q: Why does a brown paper bag speed ripening? A: As far as I know, there's nothing inherently special about a brown paper bag, other than the fact that it's porous  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: So many people suggest using them for bananas. Is there something special about the banana?
Output: The ripening itself is caused by ethylene gas released by the food, which is trapped by any kind of bag
CONTEXT: From a cooking perspective any imitation sauce or marinade is never going to deliver the quality that venison has to deliver. We have a massive deer farm close and the price is still ridiculous .My suggestion is that you find a good butcher that will age beef for you on the bone ,or you could age it yourself if you have a climate control area to keep it at the correct temperature. Anything over 30 days on the bone will start to give you the gaming flavour you are craving. Nothing is going to match deer, but aged beef or really any type of cattle (eg buffalo etc) will give you the gaminess if it is aged. Restaurants are getting up to 180 days, which I could only imagine would melt in your mouth but the flavour would be intense.  <sep>  Q: How can I reproduce a "gamey" flavor? A: From a cooking perspective any imitation sauce or marinade is never going to deliver the quality that venison has to deliver  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Are there any spices or "liquid smoke"-style flavor enhancers that could be comparable?
Output: marinade is never going to deliver the quality that venison has to deliver
CONTEXT: The best way that I have found to cook okra, and prevent it from being slimy is to avoid cooking it with moisture.If you dredge it in seasoned cornmeal, then pan fry it, you get none of the slime that is common to okra.I haven't done any tests to verify if a quick fry would then prevent it from developing slime if you then add liquid, however. If you're trying to add the okra to a soup or a sauce, you might still need to spend some time cooking it to break down the slime.  <sep>  Q: How do I quickly get okra to stop being goopy? A: The best way that I have found to cook okra, and prevent it from being slimy is to avoid cooking it with moisture  Q: What is the best cooking method? A: you dredge it in seasoned cornmeal, then pan fry it, you get none of the slime that is common to okra  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: What causes the slime to form?
Output: moisture
CONTEXT: Sadly, baked potatoes are one of those foods that are only truly at their peak when first baked. Either re-baking them or microwaving them will give the least bad results for reheating.Your better bet, however, is to give them a new life, for example as potato pancakes, hash browns, as an ingredient in a hash, or similar application. While they won't have the same quality as a fresh baked potato, these can be very good dishes.  <sep>  Q: How to reheat a baked potato? A: Sadly, baked potatoes are one of those foods that are only truly at their peak when first baked. Either re-baking them or microwaving them will give the least bad results for reheating  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Which do you think does better?
Output: Your better bet, however, is to give them a new life, for example as potato pancakes, hash browns, as an ingredient in a hash, or similar application
CONTEXT: Foil is the way to go, combined with not too fierce a heat. You want to cook at about 160C until the centre of the pie is piping hot. To lower the chances of burning, portion the pie prior to reheating. That way the centre will get hot more quickly. Reheating more than once is generally not a good idea for safety reasons. You can however portion one night's pie and keep the other in the fridge.  <sep>  Q: How can I safely re-heat a chicken pie without burning the crust? A: Foil is the way to go, combined with not too fierce a heat  Q: How hot should the oven be? A: You want to cook at about 160C until the centre of the pie is piping hot  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Is it safe to re-heat the pie considering it contains already cooked and cooled chicken? The pie was placed into the fridge about 10-15 minutes after cooking.
Output: Reheating more than once is generally not a good idea for safety reasons. You can however portion one night's pie and keep the other in the fridge.
CONTEXT: Ribs should not be cooked with direct heat, generally. The directions on the meat are VERY defective. You should turn the left burner on, and put the ribs in the right side of the grill. You should cook at a temperature between 250-300F, typically for 4-5 hours. They're done when the meat pulls back from the bone and when you can easily tear the meat between bones, not when they hit a certain temperature. Check out amazingribs.com, and also get your money back. The instructions on the packaging border on fraud.  <sep>  Q: I burn my ribs to a crisp, what does "medium high" mean? A: You should cook at a temperature between 250-300F  Q: Where should I put the ribs on the grill without them catching on fire? A: You should turn the left burner on, and put the ribs in the right side of the grill  Q: So I shouldn't cook them directly on the flame? A: Ribs should not be cooked with direct heat, generally  Q: oh Okay, I got a new grill and seems like I am just burning food, how long should I cook the ribs to not burn them? A: typically for 4-5 hours  Q: oh wow, okay so I guess I should ignore the instructions from the package? A: The instructions on the packaging border on fraud  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Good to know, it says 12 -15 minutes on each side and then indirect heat for an hour, so yeah, how many hours should I do on each side with your method?
Output: typically for 4-5 hours. They're done when the meat pulls back from the bone and when you can easily tear the meat between bones, not when they hit a certain temperature
CONTEXT: You should dry roast the seeds before putting them in bread dough. It will have a really strong flavour. He used the unhulled seeds for the mild flavour. You can either use hulled or unhealed. I believe that you have washed the sesame seeds, dried them, dry roasted them and then ........ WHOOP in the dough. That will of course taste great....  <sep>  Q: Is it better to bake with unhulled sesame seeds or hulled seeds? A: He used the unhulled seeds for the mild flavour  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How much stronger is the flavor with hulled seeds?
Output: You should dry roast the seeds before putting them in bread dough. It will have a really strong flavour. He used the unhulled seeds for the mild flavour