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Critical Success Points

• • Blanching vegetables properly to preserve color and crunch.
• • Using fresh garlic, pounded for maximum flavor.
• • Caramelizing soy sauce and sugar for mushrooms and anchovies.
• • Cooling soy marinade before pouring over raw fish or eggs.
• • Searing tofu properly for best texture.
• • Cooking meatballs and stuffed mushrooms slowly to ensure doneness.

Safety Warnings

• • Use caution when handling hot oil and pans.
• • Let microwaved dishes cool before handling to avoid burns.
• • Use sashimi-grade salmon for raw preparations.
• • Keep raw and cooked foods separate to avoid cross-contamination.
• • Be careful with mandoline slicer – use guard to avoid injury.