* If you’re cooking lumpia, you can substitute garbanzos with patani seeds. * Cubed potatoes can be substituted by white kamote or sweet potatoes. * For sinigang dish, sampaloc (tamarind) fruits can be replaced by green mangoes, calamansi juice or kamias fruit. * Instead of using commercial lumpia or wonton wrapper, you can use home-made…
Fresh, raw chicken can be stored in its original wrap for up to two days in the coldest part of the refrigerator. However, freeze chicken immediately if you do not plant to use it within two days after purchasing. You can freeze most chicken in its original packaging safely for up to two months; if…
* Steam potatoes whenever possible to conserve nutrients. If you have to boil them, add 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice to the water to make potatoes snowy white. Add a little milk in which cauliflower is cooked to retain whiteness. * Add a grated quarter of small onion and a dash of sugar to…
* Use a deep heavy saucepan (3 to 5 quarts) if an electric fryer is not available. * Oil should be enough to cover the food to be fried and allow it to move freely in the pan but should never exceed half the depth of the pan. This is to prevent spilling over of…
* In pan frying and sauteing, always get your pan hot first before adding the oil or butter so food will not stick to the pan. * When sauteing with garlic, always brown them in oil after salt has been added but before any other ingredients. This will bring out the full flavor of ingredients….
The article below was originally posted here. Here are some secrets for saving time while jazzing and lightening up your recipes: • Use vegetable oil instead of animal fat for frying and sautéing. • Use vegetable stock or broth or wine instead of animal-based stocks in soups, sauces, and stews. • To liven up your…
http://www.vegcooking.com/vegcooking-tipstricks.asp Tips and Tricks Here are some secrets for saving time while jazzing and lightening up your recipes: • Use vegetable oil instead of animal fat for frying and sautéing. • Use vegetable stock or broth or wine instead of animal-based stocks in soups, sauces, and stews. • To liven up your rice, heat one…
