To reduce the likelihood of causing gas when cooking sunchokes, you can peel and soak them in water before cooking, and also cook them thoroughly to break down the indigestible sugars that can cause gas.
Yes, it is generally safe to cook unrinsed pearl barley. Unlike some grains, pearl barley is processed to remove the outer hull and bran, which reduces the likelihood of contaminants. However, rinsing can help remove any residual dust or debris, so it's often recommended for cleanliness. Cooking it thoroughly will ensure any potential pathogens are eliminated.
Possibly you might get the strong impression that your employer is a loony, and might consider a change of employment. But in all likelihood, Macbeth didn't have anything to do with his cook. It would just be a matter of castle gossip.
Liquid from the fruit expels during cooking. As you cook the fruit longer, the juice reduces into an almost syrup consistency.
Microwaves cook food by causing water molecules inside the food to vibrate, generating heat. This heat cooks the food from the inside out.
* asparagus * dandelion * Jerusalem Artichoke (also known as "sunchokes") -- You must be careful with this one; it's not so much that it does not need to replanted each year; it's just that, with a little bit of something left from the harvest, you'll have a new crop. A lot of people consider it a weed, but if you cook it right, it is great.
the proteins denature, causing a change in texture (runny to solid)
The housewives of America will react with gratitude if you do this. Teflon is very inert, as is stainless steel. But adding teflon to a stainless steel pan gives you the advantage of an easy to clean pan with the durability of stainless.
You should cook chicken legs in an convection oven for between 20 and 30 minutes depending on the temperature. The air movement of convection ovens greatly reduces cooking times when compared to traditional ovens.
True. Covering the pan will trap the hot steam in the pan causing it to cook the top of the egg. Also, if you have oil in the pan, the hot oil will pop up on the egg and help cook it.
The main advantage of the Foodsaver V2490 is that it one can cook large meals and then vacuum pack leftovers rather than throw them away. Vacuum packing significantly reduces the likelihood of spoiling and may also allow food to last longer than it would if it were simply wrapped in foil or cling-film. As a result one can, for instance, buy larger, more economical pieces of meat and not waste it.
because the fuel they are using to make fires to cook food is causing indoor pollution
Cook as in hot or cook as in bubble? A hot battery is either faulty inside or being charged to quickly. A bubbling battery is normal if it bubbling a little bit. The charging process will separate the water into Oxygen and Hydrogen causing bubbles and the electrolyte level to lower.