Emma Miller
We tell you the secrets, knowing about which, cooking will no longer be time-consuming for you.
Home Life Hacks – useful information that every housewife needs: how to defrost vegetables so that they are crispy, how to peel eggs quickly, and why baking soda is a universal product. Today we share helpful tips and help you gain culinary superpowers.
How long to boil squid
The sea creature is quite capricious if it becomes an ingredient for a dish. It is very easy to overcook it, and how to avoid it – not many people know. The main secret – is not to dip the whole carcasses in water, otherwise, they will become “rubbery”. Defrost the squid, cut it into rings, and submerge it in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. When the meat becomes white and opaque – take it out.
How to cut onions properly without tears
Clearing your hands and not crying is not an easy task, especially if the vegetable is old. Some hostesses recommend chewing gum, but if you have sensitive mucous eyes, this method won’t help. We suggest a win-win option: before peeling or slicing onions, put them in the freezer for 30 minutes.
How to preserve fresh dill in the refrigerator
The most common way to store the greens is to cut off the roots and place them with the stem down in a glass of water. The petals in this case covered with a bag or damp gauze. There is also a second option – wash the greens, finely chop and pour them into ice molds, and pour water on top. Store in the freezer and just defrost the cubes as needed, or throw them in the pot immediately if you’re making a first course.
How to make red borscht
Not all hostesses get a dish of bright scarlet color. And although it does not affect the taste qualities, the appearance of the culinary masterpiece is also very important. Here’s a tip: Before putting beets into borscht, peel them, put them on a plate, and pour apple cider vinegar over them. When the borscht is ready, squeeze the juice from the beets, pour it into the pot, stir, and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
What’s the best way to defrost vegetables
During the winter, it is very difficult to find fresh vegetables, which is why many Ukrainians buy a frozen mix. One problem – when defrosted, vegetables almost always become tasteless. Then quickly pour vegetables into a colander to drain the excess liquid. During cooking, the vegetables do not stew in them and do not lose flavor.
How to Melt Butter Quickly
Many baking recipes require melted butter. But you’ve forgotten to take it out of the fridge or you’ve just brought it from the store and it’s -10°C outside. Put the butter in a container with hot water so that it softens quickly. Do not use a microwave, as too much heat will cause the butter to melt.
Why freeze lemons
Citrus fruits are not the most capricious, but they’re not endowed with the gift of immortality either. Put a lemon or orange in the freezer so you can preserve it longer. Plus, it’s much easier to peel the zest from frozen fruit, and you get twice as much juice from it when you defrost it.
How to heat baked goods
Cakes, pizza, muffins, buns, and generally any pastry that you keep in the refrigerator tend to get stale. Especially if you reheat it in the microwave. A useful tip on how to stop choking on breadcrumbs – put a glass of water next to the plate, on which there is a piece of baked goods. Then when heated in the microwave, extra moisture will form and the snack will remain soft.
How to boil beets quickly
Beets are one of those vegetables that are very time-consuming during cooking. To speed up this process, boil water in a pot and drop the beets in it for 35-40 minutes (do not cover them with a lid). Then take the vegetable out and put it in a bowl of iced water for 15 minutes. The sudden change in temperature will bring the beets to the point of readiness.
How to remove salt from a dish
Too much salt? No problem! Take a piece of gauze and 0.5 cups of rice. Make a bag out of gauze, pour rice into it, and put it in the oversalted dish for 10-15 minutes. The rice will boil and absorb excess salt, and no one but you will know that you may have fallen in love.
