How to guide

How to make perfect pasta dough?

Ingredients 10 dkg plain flour per egg You also need a pasta machine Method Place the flour in a bowl and form a well in it the center with your hand. Crack the eggs into the centre of this well. Use a fork to gently whisk the eggs then change to your hand until the dough becomes thick. I...

How to make Creme Patisserie (pastry cream)?

Ingredients 3 egg yolks 3 tbsp caster sugar 1 tbsp cornflour 1/2 tbsp flour 380 ml milk 1/2 vanilla pod Method Place the milk with the vanilla pod in a heavy bottomed saucepan, on a gentle heat. Meanwhile in a mixing bowl whisk together the eggs and half of the sugar until they turn...

How to cook perfect sushi rice?

  Ingredients 3 cups or 600ml of sushi rice (this is a short grain rice, ideal to buy the one dedicated for sushi) 660 ml water 120 ml Sushi vinegar (this is not the same as rice vinegar! It is called sushi seasoning as well) Method Wash rice thoroughly with cold water - several...

How to peel a tomato?

Cut a small cross on the tomato, and put it into boiling water for a few seconds. When you take it out is is absolutely easy to peel. If you struggle, put it back for another few secs, it will be easier! Do not give up!    

How to peel a grapefruit?

Cut the top and the bottom of the fruit with a sharp knife.  Begin slicing off the peel, cutting from top down. Continue slicing off the white part, moving all the way around the fruit. If there is any remaining pith is on, cut it down.  To remove the first segment, cut from the...

How to poach a perfect egg?

It is absolutely not difficult and you do not need special equipment, trust me. Easier if your eggs are fresh.  So once you have a fresh egg break it into a smaller cup. Boil 1 liter of water in a saucepan. Once it is boiling add 1-2 tbsp vinegar (any type - I usually add rice wine...