30 Chef's Tricks That Will Be Useful for Everyone
Many housewives are surprised why, when making the same dish, some end up with a bad copy, while others end up with a culinary masterpiece. It's all about talent, many will say. And it's hard to argue with that. But special secrets that are known to real professionals can make even a not very successful cook a real master. And what can we say about good housewives!
And the owners, by the way, too. After all, male cooks, like other representatives of the stronger sex, strive for perfection in their profession. The dishes of famous chefs are, without exaggeration, ideal. But there was a time when they did not know the following 30 nuances of cooking delicious food.
1. If you want the rice to be snow-white, add a little vinegar when cooking.
2. To add a piquant garlicky note to the whole dish, rub a clove of garlic on a plate and then place the salad or side dish on it.
3. Dark beer or a mixture of light beer with soy sauce, salt and pepper to taste will give a new taste to the meat marinade. Beer can also be added to stewed vegetables, including it will give a special taste and smell to boiled potatoes.
4. There are many ways to save oversalted soup. In particular, you can dip a gauze with a small amount of cereal into it and boil it: the porridge will absorb the excess salt. You can also put a tablespoon with a cube of refined sugar into the soup: when the sugar begins to melt, take out the spoon and repeat the procedure with another cube of sugar.
5. The liver should be salted only at the end, otherwise it will become hard.
6. To prevent the top of the pie from burning, cover it with damp paper.
7. If you throw a piece of ice into the broth and bring it to a boil, it will be more transparent.
8. To carefully cut a hard-boiled egg, wet the blade of the knife with cold water: the yolk will not crumble.
9. The beans will not darken during cooking if you cook them without covering the pan with a lid.
10. The minced meat will be more aromatic and tasty if you add some raw onion, some fried onion and finely grated raw potato.
11. Beef will be more tender if you marinate it in mayonnaise before cooking.
12. Use lemon juice in dishes to partially replace salt. This is useful for regulating blood pressure. As a result, you do not oversalt the dish, and the citrus flavor gives it an exquisite aroma.
13. The remaining head of boiled corn can be used for salad. To do this, cut off the corn kernels with a sharp knife.
14. Eggplant will not be bitter if you cut it into pieces, salt it and let it release some juice before cooking. After that, rinse the eggplants in cold water.
15. Almonds can be easily peeled if you first boil them for 5 minutes and then drain them in cold water.
16. Sour cream will whip into a cream much better if you add a little egg white to it.
17. If you add a pinch of salt to ground coffee, the drink will be many times tastier!
18. To give oven-baked meat a golden brown crust, brush the top with pomegranate juice and honey diluted with dry wine, cognac or water.
19. Tough meat will become softer if you add banana peel to the broth while cooking.
20. If you have cooked the meat for too long, cut it into thin slices, put it on a plate, sprinkle with onions and tomatoes and add a little vegetable oil, lemon juice and vinegar. The meat will soon become juicy again.
21. The apples in the charlotte will not sink to the bottom of the pan if you roll them in flour before cooking.
22. Instead of breadcrumbs, use ground nuts. It's both tasty and healthy!
23. Warm plates before serving hot food and cool them before serving cold food. This little trick will help you preserve the rich flavor and freshness of the dish.
24. Do not rush to serve freshly cooked meat. Let it cool down a little and reveal its taste.
25. The vinaigrette will taste better if you add a tablespoon of milk and a teaspoon of sugar to it.
26. Always cook with dry hands.
27. Taste food during the cooking process. This allows you to control the amount of salt and seasonings, as well as determine the readiness of the dishes in time.
28. Before removing the soup from the heat, add a little fresh cabbage, carrot or tomato juice. This will enhance the taste and enrich your dish with vitamins.
29. Dull knives often cause inaccurate cutting and even injuries. Always sharpen your kitchen knives on time!
30. Vanilla is a great spice for adding a piquant note to vegetable salads. Try this original idea!
