We're trying to cook more meals at home but most of the recipies are in ounces.
We're trying to make lunch for a party and it calls for 2 oz of tuna.
How can we measure this? We have various measuring cups.
I keep getting different answers so I'm not sure.
1 oz = ?
2 oz = ?
cheers.
2007-03-26 07:27:49 · 8 answers · asked by tiffany! 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I don't have time to go by a scale, hence why I'm asking here.
2007-03-26 07:32:49 · update #1
2 oz has two meanings... it's either a volume measurement (as in cups) or a weight (as in 16 oz = 1lb).
Since you're talking about a meat, I'm assuming weight.
The rule of thumb is a 3 oz serving of meat is about the size of a deck of playing cards... using that as a general reference.
1 oz = 1/3rd of a deck of playing cards
2 oz = 2/3rd of a deck of playing cards.
Also, you can look at the nutritional information, that is given in weight (usually in grams) and serving size (1/2 can, 2 tablespoons). The nutritional information will give you an approximate idea of how much to spoon out.
1 oz = 28.35 grams
2 oz = 56.7 grams
2007-03-26 07:32:52 · answer #1 · answered by Dave C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get a scale you can buy them at walmart for as little as 10 dollars. Using a measuring cup is not accurate unless you purchase a container of whatever product you need in that exact weight {ie 2 ounce can of tuna, if they come that small}
2007-03-26 07:33:11 · answer #2 · answered by texas_angel_wattitude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's for a party you will need more than that anyway ! Do you mean canned tuna ? If so ,and your using it for sandwiches, just mix it with some mayo , and mustard and maybe a little relish and let them serve themselves or you can smear some on the bread yourself, it's not that hard ! Two oz. is probably about two tablespoons.
2007-03-26 07:42:01 · answer #3 · answered by K.Heat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a kitchen scale to measure weights.
You can also eyeball it if your ingredients are in cans or boxes with their weight on them. For example, if you have a can of tuna that is 6 ounces and you only need 2 ounces, divide by three and use a third of the can. Or triple your recipe.
2007-03-26 07:33:18 · answer #4 · answered by Tom ツ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need a scale, 2 oz. measured weight.
2007-03-26 07:31:31 · answer #5 · answered by coonass198 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a scale.
2007-03-26 07:30:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1oz=2-Tbsp
2oz=4 Tbsp
2007-03-26 07:35:36 · answer #7 · answered by upallniteowl 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
http://www.catalunatics.com/cooking/tips/Conv.htm
2 oz is 1/4 cup US
2007-03-26 07:36:36 · answer #8 · answered by Global warming ain't cool 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋