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Sup Buntut Asam Segar

2009-01-20T20:42:00.003+07:00

Untuk 4 Porsi

Bahan :
400 gram butut sapi di potong-potong
1 ltr air
1 ltr kaldu
50 gram bawang bombay jangan lupa di cincang
3 siung bawang putih di cincang juga
4 sdm saus tomat
4 sdm pasta tomat
garam dan merica bubuk secukupnya
100 gram kapri manis
10 gram wortel di potong-potong seperti bunga
2 sdm minyak untuk menumis.

Cara bikinnya :
1. Tumis bawang bombay dan bawang putih hingga harum.
2. Rebus buntut sapi dengan 1 ltr air hingga lunak dan air habis. masukkan air kaldu, lalu rebus kembali dengan api kecil hingga mendidih lalu masukkan tumisan bawang bombay dan bawang putih kedalam rebusan.
3. Masukkan saus tomat, pasta tomat, wortel, garam, dan merica.
4. Setelah mendidih masukkan kapri lalu diangkat, dan sup siap disajikan. hem MAK NYUS......

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Sup Ayam Pangsit

2009-01-20T14:52:00.008+07:00

Untuk 4 Porsi

Bahan :
150 gram daging ayam di rebus lalu di suwir-suwir
750 cc kaldu ayam
1/4 sdt merica bubuk
1/2 sdm garam
2 siung bawang putih di memarkan
50 gram bawang bombay di iris 1/2 lingkaran
pala bubuk secukupnya
100 gram jamur kancing dibelah menjadi tiga
10 lembar kulit pangsit di iris memanjang lalu di goreng
1 buah tomat di potong kotak
1 tangkai bawang daun di potong kasar
1 sdm bawang goreng untuk di taburkan.

Cara bikinnya :

1. Tumis bawang bombay dan bawang putih hingga harum.
2. Rebus kaldu ayam dengan api kecil hingga mendidih lalu masukkan tumisan bawang bombay dan bawang putih kedalam rebusan.
3. Tambahkan merica, garam, pala, ayam, jamur, dan daun bawang ke dalam rebusan.
4. Setelah mendidih masukkan tomat lalu diangkat, dan sup siap disajikan.
5. Jangan lupa Sup ini enaknya di sajikan selagi hangat dengan taburan kulit pangsit goreng dan bawang goreng.
Selamat Mencoba & Nikmati hasilnya, Pokok eee MAK NYUS...... Emangnya wisata kuliner.

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How to easily read and follow cooking recipes

2008-12-10T14:54:00.015+07:00

Cooking recipes are guides that a simple housewife or an expert chef can use. These are master plans that can enhance the meals to be served. Reading and following recipes is an important tool to put delicious foods on your table; but beginners may find this hard. Here are simple tips to help you:

1. Being the first step in cooking, reading the recipe takes time. Read the recipe several times thoroughly from start to end. Familiarize yourself with the cooking terms and unknown ingredients first before cooking. You should understand the recipe to be able to cook well.

2. Cooking recipes usually start with the ingredients. Make sure that you have the correct ingredients; there are substitutes for hard to find ingredients. Gather all the ingredients and measuring and cooking utensils that you will need before starting.

3. Alongside the ingredients are the measuring utensils and the measurements, which are all important. The order of words in the cooking recipes can change the preparation of food so be cautious about it. For example, 1 cup chopped onions is different from 1 cup onions, chopped. 1 cup onion, chopped means you should measure 1 cup onion first before you’ve chopped it.

4. Go over the recipe carefully and don’t rush! You should double check all the ingredients and steps to be successful in cooking. Don’t try to alter the cooking recipes or add a little extra sugar, etc., as this may affect the taste of your meal.

5. Cooking recipes contain numerous methods in cooking. There are certain terms like simmer, browning of meat, sauté, stir, mix, fry, etc. There are guides and explanation at the back of many cooking recipes which can help. Familiarize yourself and get acquainted with them.

6. Enjoy your cooking recipes. You can at first follow them but gradually make your own. Making some changes in the recipes isn’t strictly prohibited unless you and your kids don’t like the taste.

Cooking recipes are very useful tools for beginners. It doesn’t mean that when followed, you’ll have an impeccable dish everyone will admire, but it can help develop your skill in cooking. Always keep in mind that your purpose isn’t only to follow and finish a recipe but to produce a good tasting and healthy food everyone will love!

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How to deal with commercial cooking equipment

2008-12-08T19:41:00.010+07:00

There are different factors to consider when you are choosing your commercial cooking equipment. There are certain questions you need to ask yourself before you consider anything to be ideal commercial cooking material. For one thing, it may not be exactly the same as that of home cooking equipment that you are fond of using, but the features are pretty much identical, except that commercial cooking equipment are used on a larger scale.

1. From home freezers, get used to colossal sized freezers fit for many forms of frozen food items. You can’t expect your favorite fridge to be able to handle all the various foods you need to freeze. Besides, not every type of food placed in the fridge will be consumed immediately. You will have to have room for both immediate and long-term storage.

2. Multiplicity in your stove's features will also prove to be of big help. Commercial cooking equipment in the form of ample amounts of hubs in stoves will help you cook more food in the shortest possible time.

3. Plates are no longer enough to hold everything. Have trays that are tough and easy to maintain as you transport food from one customer to another.

4. Count the cost. You must be able to include in your budget this aspect of your business. Commercial cooking equipment isn’t cheap, but that's fine as long as you are able to get favorable returns on your investment.

5. Recall your economics. Know and understand the nuances of depreciation and how it will affect your commercial cooking equipment, especially the ones you purchased for the longest time.

6. Fryers are also different. We aren’t talking about single chicken pieces here. We are talking loads of chicken that are at the mercy of the customer's demand. If you are after distributing cooked food for commercial purposes, make sure that you are able to meet the demand.

7. Dryers and cabinets are just as important even if they aren’t at all that significant to home cooking operations. When you are in the food business, it pays to be quick and able to hold large amounts of ingredients.

8. Harness energy saving equipment whenever you can.

9. Train your staff to use and master the functionality of each piece of equipment. Make sure that they are able to specialize in it.

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How to cook beef

2008-12-05T18:34:00.008+07:00

Beef is an extremely interesting subject in the arena of food preparation. If cooking were compared to an art gallery, beef may be the medium with which art works were being done. There are just so many ways to prepare beef, but if you are still clueless as to what preparation tactic to incorporate, here are a few tips to help get you started.

1. Know thy beef. It isn’t just about following Greek philosophers in knowing thyself, but if you really want to be able to cook beef, you must know your beef: where it is from, what type is it, and if possible, what age range it belongs to. This way, you will be able to know your plan of attack for the beef, whether it’ll be Beef Jerky or classy French beef stew.

2. Learn about the cuts of your beef. Different body parts of the beef make up for different beef specialties. Make sure you know which parts you intend to use in your cooking.

3. Cooking beef requires that you soften the meat to make it edible and chewable for your guests and family. If you aren’t able to broil the beef, it would be better off grazing on the farm than dead.

4. Mind the temperature of your beef. You must be able to maintain the temperature that will keep bacteria from overpowering the meat.

5. Easily divide the beef into parts for easy storage and preparation.

6. Define whether you will go for wet or dry cooking techniques.

7. Thaw your beef before cooking. Don’t let your beef be cooked without it being thawed first. This will avoid your overdoing of the cooking on the beef.

8. When you are in doubt of its roasting capability, marinate it.

9. Keep it tender and juicy.

10. Buy beef only from trusted retailers.

11. Covering also helps when you are cooking beef. It helps thoroughly distribute the juices and preserve the needed temperature to make it tender.

12. Never trim fat before cooking. Trim it after to preserve the juicy quality.

13. When browning the beef, make sure you apply a pinch of salt. It draws off excessive moisture.

14. Choose the right equipment for the job. Make sure your pans are thick and large enough.

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French cooking

2008-12-04T01:26:00.009+07:00

For many people, French cooking is the pinnacle of all regional cuisines all over the world. When people hear French food, they immediately associate it with ultimate lusciousness with impeccable elegance. But what makes this type of cooking so special? Is it all a hype, or is French cooking really revered by most food connoisseurs everywhere?

French cooking is special because of the way French people value their food so much. Eating is sacred for the French, if you have heard of their 5-hour dinners and thought of it as an exaggeration, you are wrong. French people really value their meals so much that they devote a lot of time for eating, making it an activity that is central to their daily lives. And for many of those who have tried authentic French cooking, the long sittings are really worth it.

Because the French value their cooking so much, they put nothing but the best in their cuisine. Only the best ingredients are allowed to touch the French kitchen whether it be vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, condiments or anything else. The French also believe in the seasonality of food so ingredients are only obtained during their best times and thus they are able give their best flavors.

The best ingredients of course deserve the best treatment. And this is why French cooking seems so elaborate. French cooks and chefs take all the efforts in celebrating the wonders of food. They don’t want quality ingredients fresh from their sources to go to waste and so much care and skill are devoted to the French way of cooking.

The French are also keen to exhibit the great efforts they’ve devoted to their cooking by presenting their food in such lavish displays that by themselves are works of art. Some think that the French presentation of food is unnecessary especially garish. But this isn’t true for the French. For them, eating involves all the senses, not only taste, but sound, smell, touch, and sight.

This is why when you are about to take part in French cooking, you are sure to satisfy not only your stomach or taste buds, but your spirit as well. French cooking comes from the very heart of the French culture. It’s not all buzz, but everything you hear about French food is true. Try it out for yourself, and enjoy the delectable offerings of French cooking.

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Get to know asian cooking

2008-12-04T01:24:00.008+07:00

When we think about Asian cooking, we envision rich, flavorful food mixed with exotic spices. In terms of size, Asian cuisine is probably the largest, consisting of many different cooking styles from different regions and countries. Even those countries have several different cooking styles depending on the locality.

Asian cuisine is made up of many types of cooking, foods and preparation styles. Some of these include:

East Asia (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese)

Some of the cuisine that represents Asian cooking to the rest of the world comes from East Asia. Flavors vary and so do cooking styles but there are also similarities. A staple of East Asian cooking is rice and/or noodles, followed by dishes that contain fish, meat and vegetables. While rice is considered as an important part of the meal, noodles and buns may also be used as substitutes, depending on the region.

In the East Asian region, the use of chopsticks is predominant when partaking of solid food while flat bottomed spoons are used for soups. Chopsticks are also practical for the type of cooking practiced in these regions, since most of the foods are cut up and prepared in small pieces, allowing for direct eating. Interestingly, forks and knives are not used for eating because they are considered and were often used as weapons.

South and Southeast Asian cuisine (Indian, Sri Lankan, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Singaporean, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Filipino, Indonesian, Cambodian, Laotian, Burmese).

Subtlety and surprise are two of the characteristics of Southeast Asian cuisine, particularly because it puts emphasis not only in taste and choice of ingredients but also in presentation. If you want to know about an Asian country's history, have a taste of its food. Not only will you taste what the country produces from its own land but you’ll also encounter the people who came and from there.

The diversity is staggering although similarity also exists to unite the region. For example, Vietnamese cooking features some French flavors while Filipino cooking has dishes that are similar to those found in Spain and America. Noodles and spices are commonly used in most regions.

Middle Eastern cooking (Some Greek, Arab, Afghan, Palestinian, Egyptian, Turkish, North African, Lebanese, Moroccan).

Middle Eastern cooking is also diverse and many of the dishes are quite exotic compared to Western tastes. Greek cooking, for example, is considered partly Asian but its taste and appearance is Mediterranean. As for the other cooking styles, there are certain similarities that vary slightly as you go from one region to the next. Common ingredients such as pita, sesame seeds, honey, sumac, parsley, mint and other herbs and spices are often used.

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Get to know the rich and varied style of chinese cooking

2008-12-04T01:14:00.009+07:00

Chinese cooking is arguably the most popular of all the Asian cuisines, thanks to its richness and diversity. The Chinese style of cooking we know today is the result of the combination of different regions in China, whose flavors and ingredients reflect their sub-culture, geography and history. From Asia to America to Europe, Chinese cooking is a force to reckon with, popular for its flavorful approach to cooking and food presentation.

What Chinese cooking offers

Chinese cooking may be divided into four major cooking styles, depending on the region. Canton style cooking, for example, is considered as the most popular. Because the region enjoys good weather, almost anything may be included as part of a dish. From seafood to fresh fruits and vegetables, this style of Chinese cooking has some of the most varied and sophisticated flavors to offer, characterized by meals cooked by deep frying and highlighted by rich sauces.

Another Chinese cooking style is that made famous in the provinces of Hunan and Szechwan. Rice-based foods are abundant, partnered with some really spicy dishes. The eastern and western sides have dishes that are dominated by fish and seafood.

Further up north, where the Arctic winds rule, lamb and mutton are common without pork, because most of the population are Muslims. Simplicity is the key word to describe the type of Chinese cooking here, as evidenced by the way rice, noodles and bread are served with cut vegetables and fruits.

In contrast, the cuisine in Beijing is more high-brow, featuring some of the most exotic and intricately prepared dishes in Chinese cuisine, thanks to imperial influence. Today, the best features of this style of cooking are evident in many of China's most famous chefs.

Highlights of Chinese cooking

Many of the dishes in Chinese cuisine are prepared in small, bite-sized cuts which make them easy to pick up with chopsticks and placed directly in the mouth. Some dishes, such as fish, are served whole and diners who wish to partake only have to use chopsticks to break up pieces and eat them directly.

Some of the most popular and well-loved foods courtesy of Chinese cooking include: noodles (plain and fried), stir-fried vegetables, hot pot, dumplings (fried, steamed or as part of a soup dish), soy m filled or coated rice balls, pickled vegetables, hard boiled eggs, seasoned tofu, rice porridge and tea.ilk, Peking duck, glutinous rice with either sweet or meat-based filling, steamed buns.

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All the outdoors goodness you want in quick, easy steps

2008-12-04T01:00:00.009+07:00

Campfires have been traditionally used for cooking for as long as man discovered fire. Since it's such an old cooking technique, you'd think that campfire cooking would have been mastered by now. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. It is still as tricky as ever. Add to that the complication that some parks impose by banning campfires in some areas. But if you're lucky enough to get your chance at campfire cooking, here are tips you can use for your own safety and cooking enjoyment:

Bring the grill
Most campsites have onsite grills but it's always best to ask. Grilling is the best and simplest method you can use for campfire cooking. This method uses direct heat, so it's best utilized for smaller cuts of meat, hamburgers, sausages, toast and barbeques. It's important to pay close attention to the food while grilling it because this method employs direct heat. Food can get burned or catch fire easily.
Another type of cooking you can use with a campfire is roasting, perfect for skewered meats, chicken, hotdogs, sausages and marshmallows. Using skewers (preferably metal to avoid burning), you can cook food over your campfire. In a few minutes, you should be ready to eat.

Prepare the food
The secret to successful campfire cooking is to have the food prepared before going on your trip. This helps you enjoy your time more and saves you a lot of effort from trying to cut, chop or grind your ingredients. If the food is prepared beforehand, you can get cooking as soon as the campfire is ready.

Be practical
Some things that we associate with campfire cooking may not be plausible, such as a pot of soup that hangs over the flames. If set up using found wood, it might prove to be unstable and also difficult to build. If you truly want to use things like this for your campfire, make sure you know the right techniques to use for safe cooking. If all else fails, use a metal rigging to secure the pot in place or just avoid it entirely.

Use ingredients that are easy to cook
Campfire cooking shouldn’t take hours for just a piece of steak. Use recipes that are tried and tested. If you must experiment, have a backup plan. Choose recipes that you know will succeed with and make sure they will cook easily. Try stuffed fish, bacon wrapped steaks, buttered corn on the cob, sliced vegetables, roast beef or pork with prepared sauce and top with fresh fruits, pies or tarts.

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Easy tips and tricks for quick cooking

2008-12-04T00:54:00.008+07:00

If an hour's worth of cooking takes a lot of your energy and gets you frustrated, imagine how your female ancestors felt when they had to spend 6 hours or more each day to prepare meals. These days, though, there is no excuse for heating those store-bought pizzas and microwave meals. There are plenty of tricks you can use for quick cooking. All it takes is a little patience, preparation and creativity. Here's how:

Prepare ahead of time.
Half of the time you waste when cooking meals is actually spent on preparation including the planning, ingredient selection, washing, cutting and scraping. If you prefer fresh vegetables, cut them in the sizes you will be using and store them in the fridge. Next time you need julienned carrots, for example, you can just open a prepared batch and use for quick cooking.

The same holds true for pre-cooked ingredients, especially meat and chicken. Simply cook some extra pieces, store them and use them later for a different dish.

Another trick is to use convenience products, such as frozen vegetables, preserved fruits, canned or bottled sauces. This is a step above eating microwave meals and you can shave time off from preparing them. Need pesto sauce for your pasta? Don’t bring out your food processor and open a prepared bottle instead. That's 10 or 15 minutes of cooking time saved.

Review the recipe.
Another quick cooking trick is to learn your recipe beforehand. If you're unsure about a dish, read the recipe thoroughly to acquaint yourself with the ingredients and cooking process. It's a lot quicker to cook something if you have envisioned how the process will unfold and what you will need to use. That way, you can have your utensils and ingredients ready.

Cut up in small pieces and use quick cooking techniques.
Foods that are cut in small, bite-sized pieces are easier to cook compared to larger pieces. Even small pieces of beef or pork will work well even when stir-fried. If pieces are larger, grilling will be an excellent quick cooking method, as well as frying and deep-frying.

Cut once, use twice.
Rachael Ray had it right when she urged people to cut up the ingredients they need all at once and use them as needed. For example, if you need garlic for two dishes, chop up the number of cloves once and use accordingly. It saves you time so you can focus on doing something else.

Learn your specialty.
It's quicker to cook something that you know. When pressed for time, cook a recipe that you are familiar with to save time.

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Home cooking has its various advantages and disadvantages. Still, it deserves to be tried by every budding chef. For one thing, home cooking is highly economical. Also, you might find this to be one of the most rewarding endeavors you can try. Here are some things you can try as you venture into home cooking.

1. Have room for variety. If you are able to make your menu as varied and diverse as possible, you will be able to make more discoveries, try all possible techniques, and even develop your own cooking style.

2. Don't be afraid of experimentation. Always try to get your creative juices flowing. Never allow yourself to get stuck in traditional techniques.

3. Employ other family members' preferences and be open to feedback. Nothing beats the improvement you can get from honest evaluations of your cooking skills.

4. Always find time to cook. You use it or you’ll lose it. Regular practice will help you perfect your own style.

5. Be the master of your kitchen. Familiarize yourself with your environment, ingredients and the positioning of your refrigerator, utensil box and dish washing area. Make it as efficient as possible so that you’ll save on time and energy.

6. Unleash your creativity. Don’t be afraid of changing the way you do things or adding new ingredients to a traditionally prepared meals.

7. Involve other people in your home cooking. Link up with people of the same interest. Also, foster the desire to cook within your family.

8. Plan your meals.

9. Clean as you work within your kitchen. This way you will be able to save on time.

10. Organize your cookbooks in a manner most accessible to you.

11. Have a list of items you need to buy. Keep a note pad or notebook handy in case you need something to add to the list.

12. Work according to the season. Take the opportunity to make use of ingredients that are in season.

13. Have a system of cooking.

14. Learn to deal with leftovers. Know how to recycle them.

15. Read the manuals of the appliances you use in the kitchen.

16. Check the ingredients for expiration dates and take note of them.

Home cooking can be very profitable and rewarding in both monetary and non-monetary ways. If you are able to master home cooking, you’ll be ready for almost anything.

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