Question for cooks/chefs etc

[hibsbollah]

When it says '1 cup' in a recipe, how much do they mean? I think its an american thing.

Ta.

[RoslinInstHibby]

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When it says '1 cup' in a recipe, how much do they mean? I think its an american thing.

Ta.

always wondered that myself, i thought it meant one tea cup as in dinner table size

[Mon Dieu4]

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When it says '1 cup' in a recipe, how much do they mean? I think its an american thing.

Ta.

I would imagine you take a cup, fill it up & use that mate

Nah it depend on what you are using due to different weights & densities, what is it a cup of?

[hibsbollah]

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I would imagine you take a cup, fill it up & use that mate

Nah it depend on what you are using due to different weights & densities, what is it a cup of?

cheese. dont laugh

[Mon Dieu4]

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cheese. dont laugh

Thats about 100 grams mate

[Bayern Bru]

Well this is the reincarnated cheese board isn't it...

[hibsbollah]

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Thats about 100 grams mate

Thanks Mr Worral-Thompson

[Mon Dieu4]

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Thanks Mr Worral-Thompson

I'm more like my favorite chef Ronald McDonald

[hibsbollah]

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I'm more like my favorite chef Ronald McDonald

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[Speedy]

Another question for cooks/chefs:

Why does it say on the cooking instructions for rice 'do not stir while cooking'? What does this achieve and how do you prevent it sticking to the bottom of the pan?

[hibsbollah]

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Another question for cooks/chefs:

Why does it say on the cooking instructions for rice 'do not stir while cooking'? What does this achieve and how do you prevent it sticking to the bottom of the pan?

Turn the heat down low once it gets to the boil.

[Pretty Boy]

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Another question for cooks/chefs:

Why does it say on the cooking instructions for rice 'do not stir while cooking'? What does this achieve and how do you prevent it sticking to the bottom of the pan?

By not stirring the rice you allow the release of starch, this prevents your rice either being either thick and gloopy or hard and grainy(provided you cook it for the right time of course). Turning the heat down should stop it sticking, giving it one quick stir at the start of cooking should help as well.

[s.a.m]

The cup measure equivalent I use (for dry ingredients) is 5oz or 150g. Can't remember where got that, but it seems to work.

Edit: I've just been hunting, and the measurements above are right for flour, but vary according to ingredient. I would google it, myself.

[Speedy]

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By not stirring the rice you allow the release of starch, this prevents your rice either being either thick and gloopy or hard and grainy(provided you cook it for the right time of course). Turning the heat down should stop it sticking, giving it one quick stir at the start of cooking should help as well.

Cheers.

I've always stirred the rice

[jonty]

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Cheers.

I've always stirred the rice

I always used to, too, and it was never perfect.

Followed Delia (or Jamie's) 'recipe': twice as much water as rice, cover and simmer until water is gone. Dont stir it at all.

perfect every single time

(unless you leave it too long at it sticks to the bottom of the pan )

[Wembley67]

Or get Uncle Bens boil in the bag....tastes just as good

[ArabHibee]

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Or get Uncle Bens boil in the bag....tastes just as good

Or Uncle Bens that goes in the microwave for 2 minutes - perfect every time and doesn't stick to the bottom of the bag!

[Speedy]

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I always used to, too, and it was never perfect.

Followed Delia (or Jamie's) 'recipe': twice as much water as rice, cover and simmer until water is gone. Dont stir it at all.

perfect every single time

(unless you leave it too long at it sticks to the bottom of the pan )

I don't cover it either. Just bung it in and stir it until it looks done. Tastes fine to me.

I just wondered because I was having a conversation with a guy at work about how he doesn't cook rice because it's too much effort, I said something along the lines of 'you just bung it in and stir it' only to be told I was doing it wrong

[lyonhibs]

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I don't cover it either. Just bung it in and stir it until it looks done. Tastes fine to me.

I just wondered because I was having a conversation with a guy at work about how he doesn't cook rice because it's too much effort, I said something along the lines of 'you just bung it in and stir it' only to be told I was doing it wrong

You WERE talking about the act of cooking rice, yes????

Measuring rice and pasta is one of the most important things you learn as a student. A real - life skill that I've just about mastered

[Speedy]

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[/B]You WERE talking about the act of cooking rice, yes????

Measuring rice and pasta is one of the most important things you learn as a student. A real - life skill that I've just about mastered

That's what I thought I was talking about anyway

[lyonhibs]

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That's what I thought I was talking about anyway

Lol it just sounds like the quoted phrase could easily be turned into a juvenile double entendre regarding your prowess (or total lack thereof) in other rooms of the house apart from the kitchen

Joke of course.