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A Family Recipe Book for Kidney Patients - National Kidney ...

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Cooking Guidelines &Preparation Methods<strong>Kidney</strong> Cooking | Georgia Council on Renal NutritionMeasuring MethodsWeights & MeasuresFor best results1. Read recipes carefully — every word — be<strong>for</strong>e you start to mix.2. Measure exactly.Measuring tools are a must in any kitchen <strong>for</strong> consistent results in cooking.They may be made of metal, glass or plastic.For liquid ingredients• Use glass cups with pour spouts.• To measure, place cup on a flat surface, then pour in liquid.• Read the desired mark on the cup at eye level.For dry ingredients• Use individual cups in sets of 1 cup, ½ cup, ⅓ cup and ¼ cup sizes.• To measure ingredients, pile lightly into measuring cup with spoon. Do not shake cup,level off with a straight edge.• For brown sugar, pack firmly in the cup so that it will keep the shape when turned out.Measuring spoons• Available in sets of 1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon, ½ teaspoon, ¼ teaspoon, and ⅛ teaspoon.• Use <strong>for</strong> small amounts of dry foods or liquids.• Dip spoon into dry ingredient, scoop, and then level off with a straight edge.• Do not pour or level the ingredient over the bowl with the other ingredients.— 130 —

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