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Asian noodles, like pasta noodles, are available in round, flat and square shapes, and in various widths and lengths. Most often Asian noodles are purchased, rather than made by hand.
Use this food substitution and conversion chart to select ingredient substitutes when you are cooking and your recipe suggests ingredients you do not have available.
Herbs, Spices and Seasonings | Baking Ingredients | Cheese and Dairy Products | Eggs | Fats, Oils and Vinegars | Fruits and Vegetables | Miscellaneous | Healthy
Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Substitutions
Food
Amount
Substitute
Allspice
1 tsp
1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cloves OR1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp.
Steaming Rice with a Bamboo Steamer | Steaming Rice with an Electric Steamer
Steaming is a technique for cooking rice that is very popular in Asian countries. It produces perfectly cooked rice, but the method can be very time consuming.
Described below are some of the products (including flour) created directly from rice. Other than a few exceptions, products that are created after the grain has been ground into flour are not described, because they are so numerous.
Cleaning/Rinsing Grain | Soaking Grain | Toasting Grain
Preparation of whole grains before cooking is fairly simple: most require only washing or soaking before they can be cooked.
Cooking Techniques | Match the Type of Rice with the Proper Cooking Method
Cooking Techniques
The three basic techniques for cooking rice with hot liquid are boiling, absorption, and steaming, which are perhaps the most popular methods for cooking all whole grains.
Egg Products
Pasteurized Shell Eggs
Pasteurized shell eggs are heated for a period of time to destroy any bacteria that might be present, but the process does not cook the eggs.
Corn | Rice | Rye | Other Grains
Types of Flour Ground from Corn
Several varieties of corn are used to produce different types of corn flour. The degree in which the corn is milled and processed also determines the type of flour that is produced.
Boiling is the method most often used for cooking pasta. It is also used in conjunction with some of the other cooking methods, such as stir-frying and baking. When boiling pasta it is important to use a sufficient amount of water, generally a quart of water per 4 ounces of pasta is satisfactory.
Chili or Chile Sauce
A sauce or condiment that can be made from any one of many different chili peppers, depending on the desired intensity and flavor. This sauce may be blended with vinegar, herbs, garlic, and other seasonings to produce a somewhat sweet and spicy flavored chili sauce that can be red, green, yellow, or brown in color.
Sweet Potatoes
A tuber vegetable originating from Central America that is typically referred to as either a Sweet Potato or yam in the U.S. It is common for food stores to display and people to refer to the Sweet Potato as a yam, when it is actually a Sweet Potato.
Food Allergy Symptoms | Foods Causing Allergic ReactionsIntolerances Caused By Food | Gluten Allergies and Intolerances
Food allergies are a growing problem, perhaps because previously undiagnosed maladies are now recognized as reactions caused by various foods.
Leavening Agents | Liquids | SaltsFats and Oils | Sweeteners | Other Flavoring Ingredients
Leavening Agents
Leavening agents are the substances that allow bread dough to rise.
Types of Wheat Flour | Types of Non-Wheat FlourImportance of Gluten | Wheat/Non-Wheat Flour Proportions
Flour is the main ingredient in all types of breads. Different types of flour milled from wheat are most commonly used for making bread.
Described below are some of the products (including flour) created directly from various grains. Other than a few exceptions, products that are created after the grain has been ground into flour are not described, because they are so numerous.
Whether you choose to prepare a formal table setting, casual table setting, or a buffet table setting to serve your guests, the comfort of your guests should be top priority. Each style has its own basic guidelines to follow but your ultimate goal should be to have a table that is attractive and comfortable.
Bananas
Native to tropical regions, a banana has a tough outer peel that may be yellow, red, green, or black when ripe. All varieties have a sweet fragrance when ripe and contain a soft creamy flesh inside that may be white, yellow or pinkish cream colored.
Winter Squash Preparation | Winter Squash Cooking | Tips
Winter Squash
Squash: The fruits of various members of the gourd family, which fall into two classifications, summer squash and winter squash.
When shopping for pasta there are several details that you need to consider to be assured of purchasing the quantity, quality and type of pasta or pasta ingredients to satisfy your needs.