When boiling beef, add a small pouch of tea leaves to the pot. This not only tenderizes the beef quickly but also makes the meat more flavorful and delicious.
Before adding tofu to the pot, soak it in boiling water for over 10 minutes. This removes the brine taste, resulting in tofu with a better texture and a sweet, delicious flavor.
When frying bread slices, first dip them in cold water before frying. This will make the fried slices golden, crispy, delicious, and also save oil.
When boiling eggs, first soak them in cold water, then place them in hot water to boil. This way, the eggshells won't crack and will be easier to peel.
If a soup is too salty, cut a clean potato in half and add it to the soup to boil for a few minutes. The soup will then become less salty.