Pancake Today, I practiced flipping pancakes using a pastry ring. I set the stove to the lowest heat and cooked them slowly. When bubbles started appearing on the surface, it seemed the side touching the pan was nicely browned, and it was time to flip them. […]
Rusk Today, I tried making rusks from bread crusts using a frying pan. The result was moister than when I use a microwave, as the moisture didn't evaporate as much. Using a microwave seems to produce a crispier and more fragrant result […]
Jelly Today, I found some leftover red agar-agar in the cupboard, so I decided to make coffee agar-agar again. The finished product had a smoother texture, perhaps because I boiled the agar-agar for a longer time. It seems it's better to dissolve the agar-agar thoroughly. Co […]
Rusk Today, I tried making rusks using the crusts of bread. The finished product had a crispy, fragrant texture, the sweetness of butter and sugar, and even the slightly burnt parts added a bittersweet accent. It was a foolproof success. This easy, classic recipe […]
Pancake Today, I made pancakes with soy milk. I added too much soy milk, and the batter I poured into the ring mold overflowed from the gap between the mold and the frying pan. The finished pancakes were moist and chewy. Pancakes made with soy milk […]
Pancake Today, I tried making pancakes using a pastry ring. Since it was my first time using a pastry ring for pancakes, I wasn't sure about the batter quantity, and it overflowed while cooking. If I cut off the overflowed parts, it would look better […]
Pound cake Today, I tried making a pound cake with buttercream filling. The finished product had a strong buttery saltiness, and the rum aroma was a bit subdued, but it was delicious. The cake itself was moist with just the right amount of elasticity, and it paired well with the buttercream […]
Dishes Today, I tried making minestrone using thinly sliced pork. When it was done, even though I used thinly sliced pork, it was still about 2-3mm thick, so the pork was a bit too substantial. The flavor, however, had a good meaty umami, and the saltiness and tomato acidity were well-balanced […]
Dishes Today, I tried making minestrone with ground pork. Last time, I used fish and couldn't get rid of the smell, so I switched to meat. The finished dish didn't have the same smell as when I used fish. The consommé flavor and saltiness were just right, and the toma […]
Steamed bread Today, I tried making steamed egg bread using olive oil. The finished product had a strong olive oil flavor, and I couldn't really taste the egg. Also, by using just a pinch of baking soda, it seemed to prevent it from rising too much. Olive […]