Why do chefs sprinkle salt from high up?
Chef's answer
The reason why chefs season from a height is because doing so gives an even distribution of the seasoning. You see, when you sprinkle the seasoning from high up, the area where that seasoning will eventually land is much larger and therefore, the seasoning itself will be more evenly spread out..
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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