Tips
Tips from Al
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Barbequing
When barbequing, don't turn the food all the time- it won't cook in the air.
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Braising
When braising, place the covered braising pan on the stove for a few mins to get the cooking process started, before putting it in the oven
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Buying crayfish
Never buy dead, uncooked crayfish- or any crustaceans for that matter, they deteriorate extremely quickly.
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Carrying a fish
Never let a fish bend. This tends to split the fillets. Support the middle when placing down on a flat surface.
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Catch and release
When handling a fish you intend to put back, try not to touch the fish directly (use a sea water soaked towel).
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Cooking meat and Fish
Always bring meat and fish up to room temperature before cooking it
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Cooking pasta
With pasta, don't run it under cold water when it's cooked. Strain it through a colander, put it on a tray to cool, and coat in olive oil
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Cooking with saffron
When cooking with saffron, roast it in a pan for a minute before crumbling it into the soaking water
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Filleting Fish
Use a sharp knife when filleting fish- no excuses, it's not negotiable.
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Fishing in the wild
Take only what you need.