18/02/2021
TEN KITCHEN HACKS AND TIPS YOU SHOULD KNOW
1.REMOVING AN EGGSHELL FRAGMENT
Simply use a larger piece of eggshell to scoop up those pesky little fragments. It feels like magic.
2.QUICKLY SOFTEN BUTTER
If you forget to take butter out of the fridge to soften, don’t fret! You can get it to soften faster by chopping it into smaller pieces. Bonus points you can set it in a warm spot in your kitchen!
3 PREVENT POTATOES FROM BROWNING
If you want to peel your potatoes in advance, simply cover them with cold water to prevent them from browning. Your potatoes might retain a bit more water if they’re left overnight in the fridge like this. But if you’re making mashed potatoes with them, you probably won’t be able to tell the difference.
4.SOFTEN AND SWEETEN BANANAS FAST
Ready to make banana bread, but your fruit isn't ripe enough? Place the bananas, in their peels, on a parchment-lined pan or plate, and toss in the oven as it preheats or in the microwave for a few minutes to speed-ripen them. When skins are blackened, bananas are ready
5. CUTTING ONIONS
There are many ways to cut onions without crying but one of the common ones is to soak the onions in water for several minutes before cutting it.
6.PEELING GINGER
Use a spoon to peel your ginger, this will minimise waste and it's also faster.
7. COOKING JOLLOF RICE
For jollof rice not to stick together, ‘reduce the flame to the lowest, cover it with foil and allow it steam. Don’t overcook your rice.' This is according to Chef Fregz.
8.PRESERVING EGGS
Rub egg shells with vegetable oil before refrigerating as the oil will keep the eggs fresh for an additional 3 to 4 weeks.
9.BURNT A POT OF RICE? Place a piece of sliced white bread on top of the rice for 5-10 minutes to draw out the burnedflavorr. Be careful not to scrape the burned pieces off of the bottom of the pan when serving the rice.
10.MADE A SALTY MEAL? Drop in a peeled raw potato into the dish to reduce the salt. This is one of the most handy kitchen tricks ever.
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