Why do chefs hate tilapia?
Chef's answer
It's the fish that chefs love to hate but shoppers prize, and both for the same reason: This fish isn't fishy. ... What plenty of customers appreciate as versatility is also what gives tilapia a bad name among chefs who think mildness isn't a virtue.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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While you may not be a world famous chef you don't have to be to turn out a really great roast or broiled meat all you need is a handy digital meat thermometer..
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No one pays those people a lot of money because you don't need to. At the higher end some cooks make fair money but competition for the good spots in the good kitchens is fierce.
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It's the fish that chefs love to hate but shoppers prize, and both for the same reason: This fish isn't fishy. ... What plenty of customers appreciate as versatility is also what gives tilapia a bad name among chefs who think mildness isn't a virtue.
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According to the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), properly cooking a chicken to the right temperature will kill any bacteria. ... For years, both the CDC and USDA have been advising home cooks not to wash or rinse their raw chicken.
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Why do people put butter on steak? Adding butter to steak adds extra richness and can also soften the charred exterior, making a steak more tender. But a good Steak Butter should complement the flavor of a steak, not mask it.
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The median annual wage for chefs and head cooks is $51,530, but top celebrity chefs are paid far beyond that..
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In fact, most professional chefs use a meat thermometer, and they'll suggest you should too. Once you start using a thermometer, you'll never want to cook without one again.
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