Kitchen Mistakes

6. Cooking Skill
5 Fatal Common Errors Steaming Chinese Vegetables Properly (Avoid Mush!)
BySuryo 2025-11-292025-11-29
The Quick Fix: One of the most common errors steaming Chinese vegetables properly is steaming them “naked” without fat. To keep greens vibrant and crisp like a restaurant, you must toss them in a teaspoon of oil and a pinch of salt before or immediately after steaming. This barrier traps moisture and prevents oxidation, ensuring…
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6. Cooking Skill
5 Common Balancing Flavors in Chinese Sauce Mistakes to Avoid
BySuryo 2025-11-292025-11-29
Balancing flavors in Chinese sauce mistakes often stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of the relationship between salty, sweet, and sour elements. The most frequent error is adding more soy sauce to “fix” a bland dish, which only destroys the nuance; instead, professionals use a pinch of sugar or a splash of vinegar to counteract salinity…
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