It is believed that the ability to cook well is akin to a gift. This statement can be easily questioned. Famous wizards in white caps from around the world are eager to hand out tips that have already helped many feel more confident in the kitchen.
Instructions
Step 1
For a crispy crust, add a handful of flour to the pan as you grill it. In this case, the pan should be well preheated.
Step 2
A slice of smoked bacon with fat placed on top of fish or chicken will easily add a pleasant smoky aroma. In this case, the dish will also turn out to be very juicy.
Step 3
If you add a little lemon zest to the milk sauce, it will acquire a curd consistency. The zest can be safely replaced with lemon juice. The more juice, the thicker the sauce will be.
Step 4
Herbs will give the dish more juice and aroma if you first crush them in a mortar and then sprinkle them with vegetable oil. Extra virgin olive oil is ideal.
Step 5
Potatoes for salads, boiled in a little water, will be tastier and more flavorful. It is necessary to cut it hot so that it absorbs the marinade better.
Step 6
The pasta will not be sticky or dry if you leave some water in the pot. The same water can be added to sauce or ketchup if it seems thick to you.
Step 7
Salted soup can be easily saved if you put any cereal wrapped in cheesecloth in it. Groats will quickly absorb excess salt.
Step 8
So that frying onions is not accompanied by an unpleasant amber, salt the root vegetable a little and cook it over low heat. The salt will quickly absorb the specific onion smell.
Step 9
Rice after cooking will be snow-white if you add 2-3 drops of vinegar to the water. A similar effect can be achieved by adding lemon juice to rice.
Step 10
The fish will not stick to the grill if you rub the seafood with salt beforehand. It quickly absorbs excess moisture, due to which the fish sticks to the wire rack.
Step 11
Beets will not lose their color if they create an acidic environment during cooking. You can add 1 tsp to the water. vinegar or 1 tbsp. l. lemon juice.
Step 12
If you pour 3-4 tbsp into vegetables during stewing. l. beer, the dish will acquire a more refined taste. For this purpose, it is better to take a dark-colored hoppy drink.
Step 13
Boil potatoes over medium heat. Otherwise, it will remain moist on the inside, but on the outside it will boil down.
Step 14
Chili peppers will lose their specific pungency if the grains are removed from it and the inside is thoroughly rinsed with water or milk. The latter is more effective because the fat in milk better dissolves capsaicin, which is responsible for the hotness of the pepper.
Step 15
To remove excess fat from the dish, add a pineapple slice. It partially neutralizes the increased fat content, and also adds spicy notes to the dish.
Step 16
Before frying, oil the fish itself, not the dishes it will be cooked in. Salt and seasonings can be added to the oil.
Step 17
You will be able to squeeze more juice out of citrus fruits if you first roll them on the table with light pressure. Such manipulation will break the membranes around the shell of the fetus, which contain the juice.
Step 18
In order not to get dirty and damage as few grains as possible when cleaning the pomegranate, cut it into halves and knock out their contents. For convenience, you can arm yourself with a hammer. Just a few strokes and all the grains will be in the bowl.
Step 19
If you want to add light notes of garlic to the dish, but are afraid to overdo it with the smell, first rub the dishes with a garlic clove.
Step 20
To prevent the apple pieces in the charlotte from sticking together, roll them in flour.
