Questions tagged [measurements]
Determining the quantity of an ingredient needed for a recipe. Particularly useful for understanding obscure terminology, converting between different standards, or interpreting historical recipes.
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When measuring vinegar for salsa do I measure all vegetables or just the tomatoes?
I'm using bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, onions, and tomatoes for salsa. How much vinegar do I need to add per cup or is the amount of vinegar just based on cups of tomatoes?
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How can I determine protein content of random cottage cheeses at home?
I'm currently in the Republic of Georgia, and locals sell farmer cottage cheeses at the markets. These cheeses are albumin-based "nadugi" and casein-based "hacho". No nutritional ...
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Large kitchen scale shows very inaccurate results for large masses
I have a three different huge kitchen (?) scales with accuracy / being able to measure stuff to up to 200 kg / 440 lb.
When I compare the results, for first two scales they're:
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How do you measure 2 ounces of dry thin spaghetti pasta?
I tried the size of a quarter and a juice bottle with a long neck. When I cook half of what I measure as 2 ounces it is enough for me. Two ounces according to the quarter theory makes a mountain of ...
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What is the conversion of fresh basil to Frozen blanched basil
I grew a lot of fresh basil. I blanched and then froze it to make pesto at a later date ,but I did not measure it beforehand . So I was wondering what One 1 cup of fresh basil is equivalent to how ...
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How much does a dL of flour weigh?
I have a baking recipe that uses metric volume measurements. I’d like to convert deciliters to weight.
How much does a deciliter of flour weigh?
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How to measure 4tbsp of coriander
I am following a recipe that mentions 4tbsp of coriander leaves and 5tbsp for Mint. How can one measure leaves in the weight of tbsp?
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"tall can of evaporated milk", how big is it?
We have a recipe for chocolate fudge that is 40+ years old. That recipe calls for a "tall can of evaporated milk" and one (8 oz) jar of marshmallow creme.
In the last few years we've been ...
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How to measure half and quarters with tablespoon or teaspoon
I had my measuring spoon but lost it, now I am totally confused about what is 1/2, 1/4, 1/3, 2/3, etc. With normal tea or tablespoon, how can we measure the above-mentioned measurement? I am a visual ...
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How much is a sachet of gelatin in teaspoons or tablespoons?
I am following a muffin recipe which calls for 2 sachets of gelatin. How much is a sachet of gelatin in teaspoons or tablespoons?
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How many tablespoons of butter are in a tablespoon of butter?
The title may sound silly, but the question is serious:
When I buy butter, the package says Net Wt. 16oz, and I trust this because the authorities regulate such things.
Inside the package, each stick ...
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When a recipe calls or 1/2 cup of raisins, should the raisins be packed or not packed?
You can get more raisins into a 1/2 cup if you pack them tightly.
So, when a recipe calls for 1/2 cup of raisins, should I loosely pour them into the cup measurer, or pack them tight?
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How many grams is "1 can" of beans?
There is a recipe for bean burgers which I am trying to make.
The recipe calls for 1 can of beans.
First of all, bean cans are typically measured in milliliters.
Second of all, they come in various ...
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Inner dimensions of Anchor Hocking glass measuring cups
Hi especially for those who already have the Anchor Hocking glass measuring cups. I wonder what are the inner dimensions (diameter) and height of the Anchor Hocking glass measuring cups (250 ml and ...
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What is a “small cup” in Australia and/or old recipes?
In older or Australian recipes, is “small cup” a specific (if not quite standardized) measurement? If so, what, approximately, is that measurement?
I’m going to be making a recipe from an Australian ...
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