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Indian Express
6 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Marinate smarter not longer with the help of these two ingredients
Marination isn't just a flavour enhancer — it's a science-backed technique that transforms both texture and taste. Whether you are preparing juicy kebabs, or trying to make a roast, marinating your choice of protein is the first step when it comes to making sure it soaks in all the flavours and spices. 'While not strictly fundamental for every single dish wherein high-quality cuts rely on the meat's natural flavor, marination is a highly beneficial technique used for several key reasons, such as flavor infusion, tenderization and moisture retention,' said executive chef Tamoghna Chakraborty, DoubleTree by Hilton Whitefield, Bangalore. According to Chef Chakraborty, both acid and salt play significant roles, but in slightly different ways. 'Salt is crucial for flavor absorption. Through a process related to osmosis and diffusion, salt helps to draw out moisture from the meat, and helps denature and loosen the protein structure within the muscle fibers. Acids like vinegar, lemon juice, lime juice, wine, yogurt, buttermilk on the other hand primarily work by denaturing proteins on the surface of the meat,' he explained. Acids add their distinct tangy flavor to the marinade and the surface of the meat. Unlike salt, acids don't penetrate very deeply into the meat. While they help tenderise the exterior, they don't significantly drive other marinade flavors deep into the cut, he added. For example, Chef Vishesh Jawarani, founder of JSan, an Izakaya gastropub, Goa shared that they use a marinade of rice vinegar, sake, soy, mirin and seasonings to make Chicken Karaage. 'We marinate the chicken for at least 24 hours and keep it in the refrigerator to ensure it is well-marinated and seasoned. Prior to frying we bring the chicken back to room temperature,' he added. Chef Ritesh Tulsian, NXT LVL, Mumbai shared some key pointers to ensure your marination game is on point: 'Don't over-marinate—too much acid for too long can make meat mushy. And always marinate in the fridge, not at room temperature,' Chef Sanchit – head chef, Heritage Village Resorts and Spa, Goa, added.
The Courier
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Courier
Prom photos: Inverkeithing High School Class of 2025
Inverkeithing High School leavers' prom was a special moment for the Fife school's Class of 2025. S6 pupils celebrated the end of their school days with one final party together. Our photographer Steve MacDougall joined their prom there at the DoubleTree by Hilton Queensferry on Friday evening. Inverkeithing High leavers' prom features in our Class of '25 photo gallery series. Look out for more throughout June from secondary school leavers' proms and dances across Tayside and Fife. All photographs by Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New road plans to be examined at public enquiry
A public inquiry is to be held into plans to build the North Hykeham relief road near Lincoln. The new road would link the A46 with the Lincoln Eastern Bypass, completing the ring road network around the city. At the enquiry, proposals will be put before an independent planning inspector who will hear evidence before deciding if Lincolnshire County Council can purchase land and gain access to other sites. Those objecting to having their land used or purchased will have the opportunity to put forward arguments. The inquiry starts on 1 July at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Lincoln and is due to last two weeks. Objections to the new road have been received from agricultural landowners, businesses and statutory bodies, according to the council. Councillor Michael Cheyne, executive member for highways, said: "Despite an inquiry being required, we are continuing to progress with the scheme with the intention of starting construction works later this year. "This scheme is essential to supporting the growth of the area and keeping the county moving, so I look forward to seeing work commence soon." According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the majority of funding towards the project has yet to be confirmed. The new Reform UK administration has confirmed that it will keep the county council's commitment to providing the remaining £90m. If construction starts on time, the road is expected to be opened by late 2028. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Land purchase agreed for last section of ring road Final section of city ring-road wins approval Final stretch of bypass recommended for approval Local Democracy Reporting Service
New Indian Express
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
A Sense of Ennui
I'm back after a three-week sabbatical, refreshed and raring to go. I find myself at a crossroads in my career and life, as all the things that previously excited me in my twenties and thirties, about being a driven lawyer and having a great work-life balance, started to bore me in my late thirties. After my kids were born, I wanted more! The courtrooms were dusty and dank, filled with sleazeballs and corruption, while the firm I was working at used me only to peddle papers and the like. No standing on the pulpit of justice and shouting out 'me-lord' and changing the world. It was all about money and a waiting game and I found it preposterous that the 'doyens' of justice were willing to compromise their ethics so readily. My brain raced with tumultuous thoughts and ideas, and as my fave teacher at school had told me, I had a 'turbulent soul'. My outlet was of course the performing arts and I was 'the first' in many spheres of my career. Be it a stand-up comedy films, theatre or using humour to address serious issues in the corporate training space. Now I am filled with a sense of ennui once again. It is time for re-invention or 'quietus'. Since I'm not ready for 'quietus' quite yet, I did the next best thing. I took off for a quick break to Thailand, where I spent my days lounging, drinking, eating and being massaged by very sweet Thai ladies who would often ask me questions in their sing-song voices which promptly put me to sleep! We were in a beautiful resort by the beach, so I had no wish to be with other beach-combers on crowded 'touristy' beaches, throng crowded by-lanes, hop into seedy massage parlours or buy more cheap Chinese goods! Instead, I spent my days at the glorious resort, eating excellent food, drinking fabulous mai-tais, swimming, listening to Thai music (or English songs sung with Thai accents) and rejuvenating my soul. The trip didn't involve a long flight, but the long immigration lines and tacky airport at Phuket were disappointing. Coming back home to my 'ooru' with exceptional service, a five-minute procedure to enter my own country felt like heaven. India has come into her own and now more than ever, I am proud to be an Indian. I came back to an invitation awaiting me from Chef Kevin who was showcasing his culinary skills at a very exclusive pop-up at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bengaluru Whitefield. Though the trek was long and arduous, the thought of trying out this young and experimental chef's cuisine was too tempting not to follow up. His credentials were impressive as he worked in three Michelin-starred restaurants on his culinary journey. We weren't disappointed as his signature dish 'Banh-Xeo' a beloved Vietnamese rice pancake hit all the sweet spots. Let no one doubt my allegiance to 'namma-ooru'. I was ecstatic when we ultimately claimed the IPL crown after 18 humiliating years of failing to do so. I was ready to adopt the young Virat Kohli (nothing much else I could do), but the aftermath that followed really cut me to the quick. A clarion call from the 'white shoe brigade' to celebrate resulted in the death of innocents and the injury of many. I was horrified to see the large number of dead and injured at the hospital nearby. Accept people as they are, but place them where they belong. (The writer's views are personal)
The Herald Scotland
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Law firm hails completion of £3.1bn worth of deals in a year
The Edinburgh office of UK law firm Burges Salmon said Scottish lawyers from across the firm's built environment, energy and utilities, transport and financial services sectors completed over 90 transactions, totalling more than £3.1bn in the past 12 months. The firm said 34 per cent of the team's work this year involved international elements with Burges Salmon continuing to work with its global preferred firm network of independent firms to implement a variety of complex cross-border transactions in jurisdictions like the US, Canada, China, Taiwan, South Africa and much of Europe. The firm's real estate team completed a large number of Built Environment deals. Notable mentions include working with international client Panox, one of Europe's largest hotel property owners, on its £49 million acquisition of the DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre and acting on the £45m purchase of offices at Prime 4, the business park and global energy services hub in Aberdeen. The team facilitated deals on behalf of UK and global clients including Finnish company UPM Raflatac on its £146m acquisition of UK-based Metamark, Clean Energy Cap Ltd, a private-wire renewable energy company on its landmark investment from True Green Capital Management, and Gooch and Housego Plc, the specialist manufacturer of optical components and systems on its acquisition of Phoenix Optical. On the banking and Finance side, the team advised on the long-term financing of a 106 megawatt wind farm in the Scottish Highlands. World's first soft robots to 'walk off' 3D printer Scientists in Scotland have created the first soft robots that can walk straight out of the machines that make them. The flexible, four-legged devices were developed using a new 3D printing system, which could pave the way for the use of intelligent soft robotic systems with no electronic parts. Soft machines – made from compliant materials such as soft plastics – have huge potential for use in areas such as nuclear decommissioning, the biomedical sector and in space, researchers say. A lack of standardised design and manufacturing processes, expense and the need for specialist expertise has so far limited real-world use of the devices, experts say. MONEY HQ 💷 Retirement planning: how to maintain your living standards This article appears as part of the Money HQ newsletter.
