Cooking is a vital skill that everyone should have. But it doesn't always come easily to everyone. So below are a few tips that've been accumulated to help you become a better cook. With these tips, you won't have to worry about producing a meal that nobody wants to eat again.
To avoid sticky rice, wash it before cooking. This is a simple trick to use if you want fluffy rice. Put the rice in a large pot, fill it with water, and stir. Let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Repeat this once more. Let all of the water drain before cooking.
If you do not want to be eating greasy gravy for dinner the best thing to do is make sure you skim as much fat as you can off the top while you are cooking the gravy. Or you can wait until it is cooked and do it then if you forget.
If you aren't the best in the kitchen and you are ready to tackle a recipe, choose one that isn't too complicated to begin. You will want to stick to recipes that have a minimum of ingredients and ones that only require one or two pots to create. From there, you can aspire to be the next Julia Child.
To clean your hands after cooking a recipe that includes garlic, vigorously rub your hands on your stainless steel sink or counter. Do this for 30 seconds to one minute, and then wash your hands. This will remove garlic odor from your fingers, and it will be as if you'd never touched it.
To keep your burgers flat, indent the middle of the burger with your thumb, nearly leaving a hole, before frying or grilling the patties. As the meat draws up and shrinks while cooking, the indentation will close itself, leaving you with flat burgers instead of small patties with extra-thick middles.
Avoid cooking soggy rice. When you are cooking rice, place a folded towel between the lid and the pot. When the rice steams, the moisture it creates will be absorbed by the towel and won't drip back into the rice. Cook the rice for the recommended amount of time, and you will have perfect rice every time!
Whether your desire to cook a meal for your family or impress a date, the ability to create great meals will always be an asset. In all cultures, in all the world, we sit down to meals with friend and family. By following the advice in this article, you can jump start your path towards being a great cook and the life of the dinner party.
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