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How to become a better cook

Posted on January 5, 2012June 8, 2022by Madhu Menon
Chef Knife

How to become a better cook, starting from scratch. Follow this guide by Chef Madhu Menon

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Make great scrambled eggs

Posted on September 21, 2011April 21, 2015by Madhu Menon
Scrambled eggs

Simple, creamy scrambled eggs are a delightful breakfast. It’s a dish designed to highlight the egg’s flavour without the need for any other strong flavours. Yet, I have friends who keep telling me they can’t get it right, or that it wasn’t as good as one they had at a hotel or restaurant. It is […]

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Make perfect steamed rice

Posted on January 10, 2005September 13, 2020by Madhu Menon
Rice

Here’s how to make steamed rice that’s fluffy, soft, and separate without using any oil.

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How to make great fried rice

Posted on November 5, 2004March 19, 2015by Madhu Menon
Basil fried rice

Making great fried rice is not a black art. Chef Menon explains it all in simple terms.

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How to cook tofu in a stir-fry

Posted on August 30, 2004March 17, 2015by Madhu Menon

How do you cook tofu without it breaking into pieces? You can get the answers to this and more.

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Ask the Chef: Deveining shrimp

Posted on August 19, 2004March 17, 2015by Madhu Menon
Shrimp

Should prawns be deveined before use? What happens if you don’t bother? “Ask the Chef” has the answer.

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