Often it is surprising – why, according to the same recipe, someone turns out a masterpiece, and someone has an incomprehensible little appetizing dish. We decided to watch the best – the chefs.
It should be noted that chefs do not hide their secrets and are happy to share their life hacks. These tips will help you feel much more confident in the kitchen.
For the first courses
- To make the broth clear, add ice to it and bring to a boil.
- To save the salted broth, dip the cereal in gauze into it, it will absorb the excess salt and you will have a side dish ready for the second course.
- To give the soup a richer flavor, before turning off, add freshly squeezed vegetable juice – cabbage, beetroot, carrot or tomato – and boil a little.
For meat dishes
- For a juicy and flavorful mince, use half fried and half raw onions and grated raw potatoes for the composition.
- If the meat is overcooked and becomes tough like rubber, cut it into thin slices, put in containers and cover with chopped onions, tomatoes, pour over with vegetable oil, lemon juice and salt. So the meat will be juiced and soft.
- To give the meat a delicious crispy crust, brush it with a good marinade before sending it to the oven – pomegranate juice, honey, wine, cognac.
- So that the stewed liver does not come out tough, salt it at the very end, or even on a plate.
- Swap out the breadcrumbs for ground nuts or herbs to give your usual meal a fresh twist.
For desserts
- To distribute the apples in the charlotte evenly over the cake, roll them in flour, then they will not sink to the bottom.
- To make a light and airy sour cream, add egg white to it, it will significantly increase the splendor of the cream.
8 practical tips for every day
1. To cook white rice, you need to add a little vinegar to the water – this will save its color. Just do not overdo it, so that it does not affect the taste of the side dish.
2. To prevent the beans from darkening or wrinkling during cooking, do not cover the pan with a lid.
3. Add a little vanilla to any vegetable salad and you will be surprised by the new zesty taste.
4. Experiment by adding a pinch of salt to your coffee. Unusual taste will appeal to avid coffee lovers.
5. To prevent the yolk from crumbling when slicing the egg, dip the knife in cold water.
6. To squeeze more juice out of the lemon, roll it on the table for a few minutes, pressing it with your palm.
7. Use lemon juice more often in cooking – it can easily replace, for example, salt.
8. To prevent the cheese from weathering in the refrigerator, smear its slices with butter.
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