Knowing some simple cooking tips and tricks can be the difference between an average meal and a professional-looking dish.
Here are 4 basic cooking tips that can transform your cooking experience.
Let Red Meat Sit
The best way to cook a juicy delicious steak is to let it sit wrapped in tin foil for 5 minutes before you cut into it. This prevents the meat from drying out and maintains the flavor. You should also be aware that the steak will continue cooking in the foil, so if you want it medium, take the steak out medium rare.
Add Salt to Pasta Water
A quick and simple trick to make your pasta taste great is to add a few pinches of salt to the boiling pasta water. This will make your pasta taste great all the way through.
Keep Onion Root Intact
Onions can be difficult to slice without making a mess or cutting your finger. The best way to ensure the onion doesn’t fall apart as you slice is to keep the root intact. Slice the onion in half and cut it horizontally, leaving the root. Then turn it round and slice vertically for perfectly neat diced onion.
Chop Herbs with Salt
You can prevent herbs from flying off of the chopping board by sprinkling salt onto it. This will make the herbs stick.
