Why is pulled pork dry?
Chef's answer
It's dried out because it's been over cooked. There's no moisture left in the meat. Contrary to the common idea, braising, cooking in liquid, does not make dry meat moist. The meat will remain dry..
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Terminology. Conpoy is a loanword from the Cantonese pronunciation of ??, (Cantonese Yale: gonbui.
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Dried Scallop (??????) Season 1 pound of scallop with 1 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of sugar. Let them sit in the fridge for 1 hour. Use a non-stick pan to cook the scallops on low heat for 5-6 minutes or until all the scallops are changed color. Set the dehydrator temperature at 135 F.
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15 minutesRinse the dried scallops briefly under running water. If using a pressure cooker, put the scallops in the pan and add 180ml (? cup) of water. Heat the pressure cooker to the maximum pressure and cook for 15 minutes..
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Because the scallops become very hard when they're dried (like rocks), you want to make sure to rehydrate the scallops before using them. This means soaking them in water for about 25 to 40 minutes, until they soften. The larger the scallop, the more time they'll need to be soaked.
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Yes, you can eat raw scallops. They're more of a delicacy than cooked scallops, and can be enjoyed several ways. Despite being a mollusk, and thus a source of meat and protein, scallops can be eaten raw. It's not a common way to eat them, but it's very enjoyable for those who love seafood..
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They can be stored sealed in the fridge for up to 2 years and in the freezer for many years. If fridge space is limited, place them in a sealed glass container away from moisture and sunlight for up to 6 months. Sometimes there is a layer of white powder on the dried scallops, which is usually just salt and not mold.
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HOW DO YOU USE DRIED SCALLOPS?Rinse the dried scallops with clean water and place them in a bowl. Soak in warm water for 30 minutes or until softened. Once softened you can easily shred them and they are ready to be used. .
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