A step-by-step guide to teach you the simple process of making a stir-fry. Learn the basic formula to create various Chinese recipes that involve cooking with a wok. Mastering the art of stir-frying isn't as hard as it seems. It's a quick and efficient way to rapidly develop new flavors and textures of proteins and vegetables all in one blazing hot wok. The key is preparing and organizing all the components before cooking so that the stir-frying process is harmonious and fast. One perk is tha...| Jessica Gavin
While browsing the seafood section at the supermarket, it may seem like shrimp is just shrimp, but there are actually several types and sizes. While there are at least 300 species of shrimp in the world, only a small portion are commercially available. They boil down to a few categories: pink, white, brown, and red. That’s right, pink shrimp or white shrimp can actually be one of several different varieties. For example, the white shrimp you see in stores is usually pacific white shrimp or ...| Jessica Gavin
Learn how to mince garlic cloves with this easy step-by-step guide. I’ll show you the simple technique of peeling and breaking them down into a fine consistency for a variety of uses. Mincing garlic into fine, uniform pieces maximizes its surface area, allowing for even distribution and infusion of flavor in the dish. Rupturing garlic cell walls releases an amino acid that reacts with alliinase to produce allicin, which gives garlic its characteristic bite and odor. Mince garlic right befor...| Jessica Gavin