Cooking #MadeEasy For All 20+
The era we live in is one where time management is EVERYTHING, especially if you’re in your 20s and trying to climb your way up the ladder. From work to home, from your bed to the gym, everything must be allocated a certain time frame in order to keep yourself on a fast track. Similarly, the kitchen is one such place where you cannot spend forever, considering how you may have a gazillion other things to do. Conveniently, here are 8 simple and easy cooking hacks that will make sure your time in the kitchen is #MadeEasy.
1. PERFECTLY BOILED EGGS!
Let’s face it. Learning an entirely new language is easier than perfecting a boiled egg! However, a clever new trick can make you the boiled egg connoisseur in no time. Take a thumbtack and punch a hole at the base of an egg before boiling it. Try it, you will be amazed!
2. UN-STEMMING THE STRAWBERRIES!
Need to quickly and neatly remove strawberry stems? Just use a straw! Poke a straw from the base of the strawberry and push it straight up till it comes out from the top, along with the stem. Easy right?
3. GRATE CHEESE BEFORE IT MELTS?
Soft cheeses (like our favorite mozzarella) can be such nuisances to grate because they tend to become all mushy and melt very easily. A quick fix is to freeze the cheese for 30 minutes before grating. Smart right?
4. CAN YOU NOT BOIL OVER?!
Have you ever placed something with water in a pot and kept it on the stove, ran to the loo to empty your bladder, and came rushing back to a pot that is boiling all over the place? Ugh, ridiculous right?! To prevent overboiling, place a wooden spoon across the pot and it will save you the mess.
5. SEPARATING YOLKS
Need to quickly separate some egg whites from their yolks? Crack the eggs into a bowl such that the yolks are a little space apart. Take a small plastic bottle, place its opening above one of the yolks and squeeze the bottle. The yolk will get sucked into the bottle. Squeeze out the yolk in an empty bowl. Repeat with the rest of the yolks. Super easy and lots of fun.
6. DRINKABLE COFFEE
Ever made bad and bitter coffee in a hurry? Yes, we all are guilty of doing it. To quickly fix it, add a pinch of salt to make it more drinkable. The salt balances the bitterness of the coffee. Cool beans, right?
7. PASTA LA VISTA
Coming back from work, all you need is fresh, hot food in front of you. For a quick fix, pre-soak pasta in water, and seal it in a plastic bag for a few hours or overnight. Just take it out and put it in boiling water to cook it within 60 seconds.
8. CARAMELIZE ONIONS NOW
Cut your time by half, while caramelizing onions by adding a pinch of baking soda to it. Who knew right?
