Black pearl, they said, which means the American side of the Atlantic: sweet and nutty, if you don't
overcook them.
It was, therefore, 'undercooked' by commentators who went on to
overcook 'undercooked' in the Olympics, if you catch my drift.
Don't
overcook the seafood or you will wreck the flavour, and don't smother it in an overpowering sauce, as that will prevent the flavour of the fish from coming through.
SCALLOPS WITH GRILLED RED PEPPER SAUCE Scallops are a real treat but make sure you don't
overcook them to enjoy them at their best.
FOR a long time, this green leafy veg wasn't popular because of its bitter taste, but it becomes bitter if you
overcook leaves which are mature.
Strawberry Sauce: 250gstrawberries, hulled; 2tsp freshly chopped tarragon (optional); 125ml champagne or sparkling wine; 1-2tsps sugar; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1tsp strawberry, raspberry or white wine vinegar Method: Chop the strawberries in half if they are large, then cook them slowly in a pan with the tarragon, champagne and sugar until just beginning to soften - don't
overcook or they will lose their fabulous colour.
The secret is to get a good quality bird, and not to
overcook it otherwise it will dry up.
Actually, microwaving retains more nutrients than other forms of cooking, if you don't use a lot of water and don't
overcook the food," says food scientist Barry Swanson.
If you are really in a hurry, cover the pot; just be certain not to let the greens
overcook.
Asian cabbage is usually used in soups or stir-fried (but is easy to
overcook, so be careful).
Another word of advice for the health conscious who are worried about not adequately cooking their pork chops: either cook boneless pork chops to pink in the center or buy a pair of ice skates; if you do
overcook the chops, you will end up with hockey pucks rather than edible pieces of meat.
Know your wattage - When microwaving hot dogs, the ends can
overcook quickly and either pop or explode.
