What is Bak Zhang?

Chef's answer
It's just glutinous rice mixed with lye water, wrapped in bamboo leaves, then boiled. Bak chang, however, is extremely varied in ingredients, seasoning, cooking method, and shape, depending on which part of China your family is from.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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For years salmon populations in the northwestern U.S. have been dwindling. Nagler of the University of Idaho, "is that these females have been 'sex-reversed' and are in fact male." ... Such reversals are not unheard of, as salmon sex can be reversed experimentally in the lab, Nagler reports.
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Butterflies, Birds and Lobsters Last, but not least, very occasionally animals can be born as both male and female.
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One of the most frequently quoted benefits of aquaponics is that, unlike recirculating aquaculture (and hydroponics), there is no need to change water and so (the story goes) aquaponics is more water efficient that aquaculture or hydroponics.
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Cured meats have a short shelf life, even in the freezer, because of the high fat content and the development of rancid flavors. Rancidity develops even in the freezer and the presence of the curing salts hastens its development. The Food Marketing Institute recommends that opened bacon not be frozen..
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When halibut reach 45 inches in length, they then change sex and become female. Mature halibut swim on their side with their dark side facing upwards. ... Females carry the eggs necessary for spawning, and as the eggs can reach several million in number, it's the female halibut which is the larger of the two genders.
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Yes, sous vide water can be reused. However, it should be changed every 5 to 15 days. Deciding on when to change the water depends on how often the sous vide is used for cooking, as well as the water quality itself. It is ideal to start out by changing the water about once a week..
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Ways to Freeze Fish Any air in the packaging that fish is stored in will deteriorate the taste and texture of the meat. That's why the best method for freezing fish is to vacuum-seal. If you don't want to invest in a vacuum-sealer, you have two other options: glaze it or wrap it tightly..
A few more cooking questions 📍

Should I drink broccoli water?

Some of them are reduced more than 60% by microwaving or boiling. But consuming the water they were cooked in will help you regain some of the nutrients. For the brassicas , including broccoli, kale, cauliflower, cabbage, and collards, heating gently, as in steaming, is least injurious to their nutrients..

What is the yield on corned beef?

Many people report about 50% yield for cooked brisket. Yield goes down the more you trim the meat and the longer you cook it. Every piece of meat is different, so your results may vary. Always cook more than the estimated amount to account for big eaters and leftovers..

What removes water from the body?

Prescription diuretics and water pills are sometimes used to treat excess water retention ( 46 ). They work by activating your kidneys to flush out excess water and salt through urine.

Is amaranth or quinoa better?

Nutritional Value First, amaranth contains slightly more protein than quinoa, with 9 grams of protein in a 1--cup serving, compared to quinoa's 8 grams. ... The quality of protein in both amaranth and quinoa is also better than most whole grains that are low in the amino acid lysine.

Does reheating kill bacteria?

Proper heating and reheating will kill foodborne bacteria. ... This bacterium produces a toxin that can develop in cooked foods that sit out at room temperature for more than two hours.

What is the oldest lobster ever found?

The oldest lobster ever caught was estimated to be 140 years old. As lobsters age, they also tend to grow bigger and heavier. The 140-year-old lobster weighed 44 pounds.

Do you rinse rice with hot or cold water after cooking?

When you do rinse rice, the purpose is to clean it and reduce the starch, but not to cook it, so cold water is probably best, but it likely does not matter much. In the end, rinsing or not is not terribly noticeable, and mostly comes down to taste..

What temperature do you steam salmon in the oven?

Heat the oven to between 225 and 275 degrees. Grease a thin sheet pan with olive oil. Carefully place a frying pan of just-boiled water on the lower oven rack. Arrange the salmon on the prepared sheet pan, season generously with salt and pepper, and place on the upper oven rack..

Are Pop Tarts ravioli or calzone?

Some people have formed a third opinion, concluding that Pop-Tarts, Smuckers, and ravioli are all, in fact, dumplings. Personally I believe ravioli is a kind of dumpling, but dumplings are a sub-variety of tart. Calzones, gyoza, poptarts, all related. ... Big brain: Uncrustables are a kind of ravioli.

Can you get sick from moldy beef jerky?

Chances are you won't get (too) sick from eating this, mould won't grow without oxygen so it's probably related to the bag being either improperly sealed, the oxygen absorber being spent prior to putting in the bag or a puncture in the pouch itself.

What does a scallop look like in the water?

Sea scallops have a saucer-shaped shell with scalloped or fluted edges. The upper shell is usually reddish-pink or brown in color. The lower shell is white or cream. ... Sea scallop shells are smooth and lack the prominent ribbing that is characteristic of most other scallop shells..

How do I keep chicken from drying out in the crockpot?

Add chicken in whole breasts: Keeping the breasts whole will keep in as much moisture as possible since the meat is so low in fat. If you cut the breasts into chunks, the chicken will come out more dry and tough.
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