Why do recipe writers lie and lie about how long it takes to caramelize onions?

Re:Why do recipe writers lie and lie about how long it takes... by Centigonal on Tuesday May 23, 2023 @02:50AM (#36040786)

sauteing spices makes a noticeable difference, according to this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsYzWK3cxOM&t=840

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Re:Why do recipe writers lie and lie about how long it takes... by runnerup on Tuesday May 23, 2023 @03:02AM (#36040876)

I can't respect any claim that toasting cumin seeds on the stove doesn't add new flavors to the cumin seed that did not exist before toasting.

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Re:Why do recipe writers lie and lie about how long it takes... by calmoo on Tuesday May 23, 2023 @06:02AM (#36042074)

By that logic, why cook anything then? It makes a big difference! https://www.seriouseats.com/toast-grind-whole-spices-for-mor...

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Re:Why do recipe writers lie and lie about how long it takes... by explaininjs on Tuesday May 23, 2023 @06:14AM (#36042147)

Parent agrees, they can’t respect a claim that toasting doesn’t add flavors.

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Re:Why do recipe writers lie and lie about how long it takes... by calmoo on Tuesday May 23, 2023 @07:30AM (#36042796)

Ah - it was phrased strangely.

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Re:Why do recipe writers lie and lie about how long it takes... by thiht on Tuesday May 23, 2023 @09:31AM (#36043974)

That's way too many negations, I have no idea what you want to say

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