Cooking Tips: Eggs and Dairy
SOFT and CREAMY CAKES
Add a little of milk when the cake is baked.
This will make the cake softer and creamier.
Low fat cream can be substituted for evaporated milk,
Low fat cream can be substituted for evaporated milk,
because when it is chilled it can be whipped like cream too.
It is pretty much like unsweetened condensed milk.
The ratio can be 1to 1.
If you mix equal amout of water to it, it is like fresh milk
MAKING WHITE BUTTER
You could make white butter by whipping up thick cream,
MAKING WHITE BUTTER
You could make white butter by whipping up thick cream,
till the fat and water separate (better to do it at room temperature,
because when cold, it does not separate).
Put some ice cubes in it after that and squeeze out the butter.
CRACKING EGGS
If you bring eggs to room temperature before cooking, it prevents cracking due to the sudden drop in temperature and ensures a properly cooked egg.
CRACKING EGGS
If you bring eggs to room temperature before cooking, it prevents cracking due to the sudden drop in temperature and ensures a properly cooked egg.
If you do use eggs right out of the refrigerator,
add a minute or two to the cooking time.
WATERY EGGS
If your eggs are watery, that's a sign that you've overcooked them at too high a heat. Cook them at a lower heat, and take them off as soon as they look glossy and moist.
To help you cut smooth slices of boiled egg dip the knife in cold water for a couple of seconds before slicing the egg
Prevent cheese from getting mildew, by storing cheese tightly wrapped in a plastic bag, keeping air away.
MELTING CHEESE
If you want to melt cheese; you should bring it down to room temperature first and then melt it over a low heat.
CHEESY DISH
To add cheese to a dish, grate it first, it will melt more quickly and spread more evenly.
GRATING CHEESE
To grate cheese easily, first chill it in the freezer for 30 minutes or so or till it appears firm.
HARD BOILED OR NOT?
Confused whether your eggs in the corner are hard-boiled or not???
WATERY EGGS
If your eggs are watery, that's a sign that you've overcooked them at too high a heat. Cook them at a lower heat, and take them off as soon as they look glossy and moist.
To help you cut smooth slices of boiled egg dip the knife in cold water for a couple of seconds before slicing the egg
Prevent cheese from getting mildew, by storing cheese tightly wrapped in a plastic bag, keeping air away.
MELTING CHEESE
If you want to melt cheese; you should bring it down to room temperature first and then melt it over a low heat.
CHEESY DISH
To add cheese to a dish, grate it first, it will melt more quickly and spread more evenly.
GRATING CHEESE
To grate cheese easily, first chill it in the freezer for 30 minutes or so or till it appears firm.
HARD BOILED OR NOT?
Confused whether your eggs in the corner are hard-boiled or not???
Don't worry! Just spin the egg, and if it wobbles its raw.
If it spins easily, its hard-boiled.
STORE EGG YOLKS
To store egg yolks, cover them with a thin layer of water, so that the top does not dry up.
EGG YOLKS
To prevent dark rings forming around boiled egg yolks, drain off boiling,
STORE EGG YOLKS
To store egg yolks, cover them with a thin layer of water, so that the top does not dry up.
EGG YOLKS
To prevent dark rings forming around boiled egg yolks, drain off boiling,
when boiling time is over, crack the shells immediately and then cover with cold running water, until the eggs are completely cold.
STORE EGG-WHITES
Store egg-whites in a lidded jar in a refrigerator.
EGG-WHITE
To whisk egg-whites a little time ahead of use, cover the bowl tightly after beating, or turn it upside down.
STORE EGG-WHITES
Store egg-whites in a lidded jar in a refrigerator.
EGG-WHITE
To whisk egg-whites a little time ahead of use, cover the bowl tightly after beating, or turn it upside down.
It is when air comes in contact with them that they become watery again.
CONDENSED MILK
Condensed milk is evaporated milk, to which sugar has been added;
CONDENSED MILK
Condensed milk is evaporated milk, to which sugar has been added;
therefore it will keep for a week or so after the can has been opened,
as the sugar acts as a preservative.
MILK
Evaporated milk has its water content reduced by heat,
MILK
Evaporated milk has its water content reduced by heat,
so that it becomes thicker than fresh milk, and then canned.
Therefore, once opened, the milk lasts only slightly longer than fresh milk.
Evaporated milk has its water content reduced by heat,
so that it becomes thicker than fresh milk, and then canned.
Therefore, once opened, the milk lasts only slightly longer than fresh milk.
Evaporated milk has its water content reduced by heat, so that it becomes thicker than fresh milk, and then canned.
Therefore, once opened, the milk lasts only slightly longer than fresh milk.
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