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Azuki bean tofu
SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS Azuki bean puree 100g Azuki beans 1l Water Tofu 80g Kuzu 400ml Water 400ml Dashi Pinch of salt 100g Azuki bean puree Sauce 200ml Dashi 100ml Dark soy sauce 10g Bonito flakes 10g Grated radish Daikon 5g Grated fresh ginger 60g Sesame paste METHOD Azuki bean puree If using fresh azuki...
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Foie Gras, Fat Liver, Force-Feeding
Foie gras (pronounced /fwɑːˈɡrɑː/ in English; French for “fat liver”) is a food product made of the liver of a duck or goose that has been specially fattened. This fattening is typically achieved through gavage (force-feeding) corn, according to French law, though outside of France it is rarely produced using natural feeding. Pâté de foie gras was formerly known as “Strasbourg pie”...
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Zuma Restaurant Opening Miami
The popular Japanese inspired restaurant in London, Hong Kong, Dubai and Istanbul is now opening late spring 2010 in Miami, it will probably be more fashionable then we ever seen like always. The Zuma restaurant is a perfect mix between styles, fashion and not least extremely great food. We cant wait to see how...
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Knowing Your Truffles
Truffles are prized for their distinct flavor and scarcity, and have long been associated with fine dining and upper class society. There are as many as 70 varieties of truffles known around the world, each with their own unique set of characteristics and qualties. Italian White Piedmont Truffle Found almost exclusively in the mountains...
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Another new book added to the basket.
New nice hardcover book “Modern Gastronomy” by Ferran Adria, being released out at the 3. december.
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Making Candy floss
Homemade Candy Floss Recipe: Just about everyone loves candy floss at the carnival, but did you know you can make your own candy floss at home? Ingredient List: 5 cups of granulated sugar 1-1/3 cups of light corn syrup 1 cup and 2 tablespoons of water food color paste flavored oil baking spray Preparation...
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Making mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is a stable emulsion formed from the oil and the yolks and is generally flavored with mustard, lemon juice or vinegar and salt. Made by hand with a whisk or fork.Mayonnaise is made by slowly adding oil to an egg yolk, while whisking vigorously to disperse the oil. The oil and the water...
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