How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs Easy to Peel?
I know how you feel. The stress and frustration of peeling a stubborn egg (where egg white sticks to the shell) is indescribable. Honestly, it’s easier to chop the egg in half and scoop the egg with a spoon. But here is a simple way to make peeling hard-boiled...
What Damages Non-Stick Pans & How to Protect and Extend Their Life
Frying in pans made of iron, steel, and aluminum was challenging during my early years of cooking. I won’t forget the first time I fried Tilapia fish in an aluminum wok (kawali). When I flipped it, half of the fish stuck to the pan, and the other half stuck again when...
7 Tips for a Perfect Fried Rice Every Time
I love fried rice, and I’m very particular about it. For me, I like the loose, individual grains and the strong aroma of fried garlic—the eggs, carrots, and meat are just bonus ingredients. My dad used to cook the best garlic fried rice. He used a smaller...
The Fast Way to Cook Rice in Your Rice Cooker When You’re in a Rush
I discovered this technique out of necessity. I don’t specifically remember what occasion it was, but I forgot to press the “cook button” in my rice cooker. And by the time the visitors were arriving, I panicked when I found out about my carelessness. But I came up...