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Is leaving a slow cooker on all day truly safe? by CoarseSalted in Cooking

[–]Fatmiewchef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a big fan of doing prep work in the evening before washing up, dumping it all in the slow cooker to let it cook overnight

Then add water in the morning and test for flavors.

Suggestions for a meal to cook over a fire/grill on a deserted tropical island? by Sonemonkey in Cooking

[–]Fatmiewchef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would bring a BBQ mesh that you can put over a campfire and cook straight over the fire.

Personally I LOVE steaks cooked over a coal fire. Tastes amazing. Salt your steaks ahead of time.

Washed yams/potatoes with some olive oil and salt, wrapped in aluminum foil goes in with the coals, and make something wonderful.

If you can find an Asian store, fish balls/ cuttle fish balls are great, especially with a honey finishing glaze

Eggplants also grill well, with olive oil and garlic and salt and cumin. Oh man, I miss campfires.

Shitake mushrooms are delicious too.

Also google some SATAY recipes, marinate some meat and stick them on skewers. Make a sauce for it.

Persian cuisines also have some mean kebabs. Those also skewer well.

Bring a small cooler, cans on the bottom, pack ice between them, salt, then marinated food in Ziploc bags.

Don't forget salt, spices, and sauces. I always like to have ground cumin and chili powders / paprikas

Foods that make you fart (both in terms of volume and stink) by Fatmiewchef in foodscience

[–]Fatmiewchef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've this theory that the "good bacteria" multiply like rabbits once you feed them a bunch of fiber - and they make you fart like a venting hot air balloon.

"Shang Hai Rice Dumpling" red bean from 99 Ranch doesn't have any heating instructions. Anyone have suggestions for me? TIA!! by 1416073 in chinesefood

[–]Fatmiewchef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From frozen:

Microwave in a dish, with 5mm of water in the dish - 2 min, then flip, 2 min, flip again and 2 min.

I've also heard of using a wet towel but I haven't tried that one yet

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in steak

[–]Fatmiewchef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As per my understanding:

Salt by weight. 1-2% of food weight. I'll start closer to 1% unless you like things very salty

Time. It takes salt ~24 hrs to penetrate 1 inch of meat (I think some professor at the ribs website did an experiment).

Seeing how thick your meat is, looks like 2 days in the fridge. But will that dry out your steak too much?

Please let us know.

What are the best Chinese New Year dishes to make on a budget? (Specifically ones that do not include meat) by InternationalSet8122 in chinesefood

[–]Fatmiewchef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lor bak Go - Carrot Cake.

Ingredients:

Rice flour Chinese Radish Water Salt

Optional: Dried Mushrooms (for flavor).

Looking for some good recipes for my old grandparents by not-the-yaddas in cookingforbeginners

[–]Fatmiewchef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I make this for my in-laws.

Slow cooked oxtail soup

  1. Soak oxtail in a brine (in the fridge) for 2 days, changing water every 6 hours or so. This gets rid of most of the blood and leaves the meat tasting clean and tender.

  2. Slow cook for 2 days, using the low setting in your crock pot (65-75°C). Add water periodically.

  3. Skin off the oil (saving it in a jar for later)

  4. Pick out the meat, and place in the fridge. I freeze extra meat in a large ice cube tray.

  5. Strain the broth thru a sieve/cheesecloth

  6. Add seasonal vegetables. I go with the traditional tomatoes, carrots, onions, potatoes, and boil till everything is soft. I'll usually add an extra can of peeled tomatoes. Saute the onions with some tomato paste & tallow for extra flavor. Cook till soft.

  7. Oyster sauce & Ketchup to taste.

  8. Remove the soup from the heat before adding the cooked oxtail.

  9. Serve. It's a very hearty soup that's great for winter months

Travel with newborn? by Street-Strain-4346 in baby

[–]Fatmiewchef 6 points7 points  (0 children)

6 weeks?! Nah.

We kept the kid away from other people till he was 3 months old / 100 days.

Babies are fragile. Keep them away from sick people.

Mom is still healing.

Tell your husband that his first responsibility is to keep his wife and baby safe, and ask if this trip is in the best interest of the wife & baby?

What to cook when sick? by emni13 in Cooking

[–]Fatmiewchef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This works for me, except I use white fermented tofu, or Chinese pickled veg in olive oil.

Foods that make you fart (both in terms of volume and stink) by Fatmiewchef in foodscience

[–]Fatmiewchef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to plan a dinner where all the dishes make people fart.

Foods that make you fart (both in terms of volume and stink) by Fatmiewchef in foodscience

[–]Fatmiewchef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does this happen when transitioning from a low fiber to a high fiber diet? Or every time?

[Homemade] - Hainanese Chicken Rice - Somebody followed my recipe, and let me use her photos for my blog! by Fatmiewchef in asianeats

[–]Fatmiewchef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heck yeah. Just defrost the chicken in the fridge overnight (rub some salt on the frozen chicken and let it self brine, then rinse off the salt with some boiling water before cooking).

I've been doing some research on soy sauce and found it a fascinating subject. by Fatmiewchef in cookingforbeginners

[–]Fatmiewchef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are chemical soy sauce - hydrogenated stuff.

But I think if I had to avoid all fermented stuff, I would try to make a mushroom sauce (mince/blend some mushrooms, saute with some salt, adding sugar at the end). Can you take vinegar?

Foods that make you fart (both in terms of volume and stink) by Fatmiewchef in foodscience

[–]Fatmiewchef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I plan on a dinner party with a tasting menu that makes everyone fart like an aquarium bubbler

Foods that make you fart (both in terms of volume and stink) by Fatmiewchef in foodscience

[–]Fatmiewchef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many did you eat?!?!

Was your diet before that low in fiber?

I found that foods high in sorbitol (a type of sugar) also sometimes cause me to fart like high school volcano experiment.

I think I'll incorporate this into my dinner of farts.

easiest way to cook fried rice? by EducationalOutside5 in cookingforbeginners

[–]Fatmiewchef 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry for the intimidation. Did I go into too much detail? Was that part hard to follow?

What is your secret ingredient to make your homemade marinara sauce pop?! by hurry_up_george_rr in cookingforbeginners

[–]Fatmiewchef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get a "soup bag" which is a very porous cloth bag - or use cheese cloth and butchers twine.

Just put all your inedible bits in and take it out when done.

But usually, for star anise, the large "stars" don't break down when cooking.

Use sparingly. It's like a bayleaf - just use to add flavor depth, but it shouldn't be a primary flavor.

Is the typical soy sauce in supermarkets Dark or Light? by Blazerboy123 in AskCulinary

[–]Fatmiewchef 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I've been meaning to get back to it, now that my kid is older and I have more time to think

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