End of the World Cuisine
A cultural and gastronomic journey through the corners of the Earth
Hey guys
I decided to reserve a space for some tips, which I believe, in certain situations to be very useful. They are little tricks that help us and a lot in our day to day. Certainly some of them are beabá, but who knows, for those who are starting to venture into the world of cuisine now, this beabá will not be of great value ?!
My first tip is about weights and measures, because although I have several measuring devices, sometimes I am too lazy to get them, so I use a table I have in my kitchen, which I now pass on to you, remembering that I am not there is a rule, sometimes it is faster to transform grams into cups or spoons, in short, depending on the quantity and the product it is very worthwhile to have this information always at hand.
Liquids
Solids
Butter and margarine
15 g = 1 tablespoon
65 g = 1/3 cup
100 g = 1/2 cup
200 g = 1 cup
Sugar
12 g = 1 tablespoon
45 g = 1/4 cup
60 g = 1/3 cup
90 g = 1/2 cup
180 g = 1 cup
Flour
7 g = 1 tablespoon
30 g = 1/4 cup
40 g = 1/3 cup
60 g = 1/2 cup
120 g = 1 cup
Cocoa powder
6 g = 1 tablespoon
20 g = 1/4 cup
30 g = 1/3 cup
45 g = 1/2 cup
90 g = 1 cup
Yeast
1 teaspoon of baking powder = 5 g of organic yeast
1 cube of fresh yeast = 15 g = 3 tablespoons of baking powder
Liquids
1 cup (American) = 250 m 1 cup = 240 ml
3/4 cup = 200 ml
1/2 cup = 120 ml
1/3 cup = 80 ml
1/4 cup = 60 ml
1 liter = 1,000 ml = 4 American glasses
1 tablespoon = 15 ml
1 spoon (dessert) = 10 ml
1 teaspoon = 5 ml
5 spoons (dessert) = 50 ml
1 cup (standard dose) = 50 ml (measure of the doser)
1 ml = approximately 1 g
How to peel peppers
If you are going to use the oven, you need to grease them, if you go straight to the flame, you don't have to. Put them where you prefer and let them have black skin, as if they were burned. Remove from oven or fire, place in a plastic bag and leave for a few minutes. Then rinse them under running water, cut them in half removing the seeds and that's it, that's all. Easy isn't it?
Sour cream - secret not to whittle
When using the cream and it is not fresh, add a pinch of cornstarch before taking it to the fire or oven. This will ensure that it will not chisel. The same goes for dishes made with yogurt, which due to acidity, tend to carve; use the same procedure, after all we don't want the dish with a look like that, do we?
How to sterilize glasses
Always check that the glass is not cracked, that the lids are good and free from rust and that the sealing rubber on the lids is not compromised. If in doubt, it is better to purchase new covers to avoid compromising the product.
Wash the glass well with detergent, removing any residue from the label and / or glue, leaving them absolutely clean.
According to the size or quantity of the pots to be sterilized, take a pot to the fire, covering the bottom with an impeccably clean dish towel. Place the glasses on the dish towel and fill with water until completely covered, remembering clearly that in this process the pots will also be filled with water. Turn on the heat and as soon as it starts boiling, count from 10 to 15 minutes. Remove them from the pan with tweezers and place them on paper towels upside down, then inverting the position until they dry naturally. The lids should be boiled separately for 5 minutes.