Why are Carbonara and Cacio e Pepe considered challenging beginner dishes despite having few ingredients?

Answer

Mastering the required emulsion

Mastering the emulsion required in dishes like *Carbonara* and *Cacio e Pepe* to avoid scrambling the eggs or clumping the cheese can sometimes lead to frustration.

Why are Carbonara and Cacio e Pepe considered challenging beginner dishes despite having few ingredients?
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