How to saute/among other things?

What does Sauteing doing and what about a wok is that good for saueting meat in it?

What does Carmelization mean and can it be used for anything other than onions?

What about sauces should i mix and match how do i know if a certain spice goes well with another spice?

How about fresh fish what should i look for?

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Thanks a lot guys!How to saute/among other things?
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take a cooking class for one of your credits--you've got too many questions here to type out all the answers
What does Sauteing doing and what about a wok is that good for sauteing meat in it?



Saute comes from the French word ';to jump';. It basically means to cook quickly, stirring often. Once you get better at it you'll be able to get that wrist flick going and flip stuff around in the pan without using a spoon.



What does Caramelization mean and can it be used for anything other than onions?



It means to slowly brown the sugars in an item. It is good for onions, of course, and root vegetables. Don't try leafy or green vegetables, they don't take to it very well. It can also refer to the browned bits of a seared piece of meat.



What about sauces should i mix and match how do i know if a certain spice goes well with another spice?



Mix and match if you want. Experiment. If you don't like something, don't do it again, but you may come up with a combination you hadn't known about before. For example, I like salt, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of cinnamon on a grilled steak. I know it sounds funny, but it's good. Most herbs go together well.



How about fresh fish what should i look for?



Clean, clear eyes, red gills, no slimy texture. Firm flesh if you get it already filleted. It shouldn't smell like fish.
epicurious.com has some videos and photo tutorials for basic and advanced techniques.



learninghowtocook.com has photo tutorials for everything from baking to knife skills.



culinary institute of america (CIA) has some good videos out on youtube.



5min.com has a series of free videos for basic techniques that you will need for more complex recipes.



just google ';learn to cook'; and you will find loads of free tutorials.



Happy cooking.