The first attempt at fried rice is always the most memorable. It’s also the one where you’re most likely to mess up. So it’s only natural to want to know exactly what kind of rice you need, what spices to add, and how to cook it just right. Well today we’re going to take a …
When you make fried rice at home it’s very easy to get a mushy batch. It could be several reasons, which we’ll discuss below. But the result is always disappointing. Instead of perfectly cooked, separated-yet-sticky grains you get yourself a mushy, lumpy mess. That’s alright, we’re gonna take a look at just why fried rice …
Do you absolutely love rice ? Then you’re probably trying out fried rice, since it’s one of the clearest example of how versatile rice is. You can get is sweet or savory, and you can have it as a side-dish or as a main meal. So what is the difference between fried rice and white …
Fried rice is an amazing meal, it helps you round up the leftovers and is also delicious. For many people it’s a comfort food, and it’s now a very common street food all around the world, not just Asia. But is fried rice ever really fried ? How did it get its name ? After …
Do you love fried rice ? Because we do ! And we love how absolutely easy it is to make it suit your particular food style and life choices. But is fried rice vegan ? We know it can be vegetarian, but what about vegan ? Let’s take a look, because fried rice is a …
Have you ever made cake at home ? Then you know how delicious yet frustrating the results are. A wonderful flavor but an annoying dome in the middle of the cake. You often have to cut it off and basically throw away perfectly good cake. But what causes domed cakes ? Is there a way …
Do you love fried rice ? Most often it’s the only way to use leftover rice, and most folks have picked up the habit of making fried rice whenever they have some leftovers. Which is great, because it’s one of the most convenient foods out there. But why is fried rice yellow ? Maybe not …
Have you started making sushi at home ? Then you’ve probably run into a few problems when making the rice. To be fair, the rice is possibly the most frustrating and complex part that you ever have to get rice when making sushi. So what do you do when your sushi ends up too sticky …
If you’re vegetarian but would like to try sushi, you’re probably confused whether it would align with your food preference. While sushi started out as a fish-based dish, it does not remain so. There are so many sushi options to choose from, you may just find something for yourself. Some of them are completely vegan, …
Whenever sushi comes into discussion people get divided: they’re either in love with it, or completely revulsed by raw fish. Conveniently forgetting the many sushi types that have cooked meat or the ones that are completely plant-based. However these people do have a point, and that is that raw fish can be dangerous. It really …
Are you starting to fall in love with sushi as a food ? If yes then you’re probably racking your brain trying to remember all the different kinds of sushi. And have you met the maki and temaki rolls ? Yes ? And you’re wondering exactly why and how they’re different, since they’re both just …
Have you ever had sushi ? If you haven’t then you may just know sushi is raw fish, and maybe that put you off. But is sushi just raw fish ? Is anything in sushi actually raw ? Is sushi a raw dish or is it cooked ? We’re here to explain that, and let …
If you’re looking to make your own sushi at home, you may be wondering what’s the deal with sushi rice. Isn’t any white rice enough ? How is sushi rice any different ? And do you need to cook sushi rice any different from regular white rice ? As sushi lovers ourselves, this is what …
If you’ve got a Christmas cake on the way then you’re in need of some apricot jam to keep that marzipan stuck to the cake. But what if you don’t like apricot jam at all ? Or, what if you do but can’t find any apricot jam ? Well you’re going to need an alternative …
If you’ve ever wondered why sashimi is so expensive then this post is for you. The question makes sense, because you’re getting the same fish you normally would get in a sushi, right ? It’s just all fish, no rice. The truth is a little different, because while it’s the same fish type it’s a …
Are you a sushi fan ? So much so that you’ve decided to make your own at home ? Then you know getting all the ingredients can be pretty expensive, especially if you live outside Southeast Asia. The fish and other meat we can understand, but a cost that’s often surprisingly high is the nori …
If you’re an absolute sushi lover but you’re kind of disliking the idea of cucumbers in sushi, you may be looking for substitutes. Sometimes you can completely omit the cucumber and the sushi roll is just fine without it. Other times, you need a veggie in there and you’re left scratching your head. Just what …
You may have noticed how similar cucumbers are to zucchini, and by extension many squash types. Does that make the cucumber a part of the squash family ? If yes, does that mean those with a squash allergy should avoid cucumbers too ? And if cucumber is a squash can you easily swap it for …
If you’re wondering what the ideal icing sheet for a cake is, wonder no more. We’ve compared marzipan and fondant and figures the pros and cons of each. Both are popular cake covers, with marzipan being preferred in Europe and fondant in America. Sill, you may be wondering which is better. Or what the main …
Whenever you read a fancy recipe, new words and cooking methods come up and each has a fancy new name that doesn’t sound like something you’d usually hear in a kitchen setting. But they’re there and they’re staring at you and sometimes you need help deciphering some of them. Worse, sometimes it’s not even clear …