The basic method for steaming is to put 1/2 inch of cold water in a pot. Insert a small metal vegetable steamer inside the pot, or an Oriental wooden steamer on top of the pot. Place the vegetables in the steamer along with a pinch of salt to bring out their natural...
Put the beans in a cooking pot and cover with room temperature water, at least 2 cm above the beans. Bring to boil. Remove foam by using a large table spoon. Turn off the flame, drain the water and wash the beans. This process of boiling, foam removing, straining and...
What is Congee? Congeeis a thin porridge or thick grain soup. Traditionally in China, Congeeis made with rice and it is eaten for breakfast. You can actually make Congeefrom any grain or from various combinations of grains, vegetables, legumes, animal protein and...
About Different Drinks JUICE Of all the preparation methods, fresh juice made from herbs, vegetables or fruit has the most potent medicinal effect. Its disadvantage is in its being tough to digest, wet, cold and heavy. Juice loses its medical qualities in a fairly...
All cultures cook. Perhaps not all of their foods, but certainly some. Why this strange and laborious activity? Why not eat everything as we find it? WHY IS COOKING ESSENTIAL? Cooking softens the cellulose and fiber in starchy food and breaks down the protein of...
Boiling is one of the most basic methods of cooking vegetables and for most people should be used at least once daily. Boiling is very versatile and, depending on the method, can take a short time or a long time and can create quick energy or slow, steady energy. When...
About Basic Cooking Stages of Whole Grains WASHING (RICE AND OTHER GRAINS) Nowadays the whole grains you buy packaged or in bulk are clean; that is, they contain no stones, twigs, or other debris. Still, grains should be washed to clean away dust or an occasional...
