I. Fried Peanuts
When frying peanuts, you can add a little baking soda to the pan to make them cook quickly and taste delicious. II. Chopping Onions Without Tears
Soak the onion in hot water for 3 minutes before chopping it to prevent tears. III. How to Reuse Frying Oil Until It's Clear as Water?
When frying food, a large amount of salad oil is usually needed for high-temperature frying to achieve a fragrant and crispy result. However, reusing the leftover oil can cause it to develop an unpleasant odor, and it's a shame to throw it away. In this case, you can fry leftover rice in the used oil. This process can restore the oil to being clear as water. IV. How to Make Kelp Delicious?
Kelp is nutritious and delicious whether it's in soups, stir-fries, or cold salads. However, kelp is not easy to cook tender. Just add a few drops of vinegar while cooking, and it will quickly become soft and delicious. V. How to Make Beef Softer?
Cut the beef against the grain, as this is the way to cut the muscle fibers. If you cut with the grain, the beef will become tougher. VI. How to Get Clams to Expel Sand?
Soaking the clams in diluted salt water in a dark place helps them expel sand. VII. How to Cook a Thick Porridge Without It Sticking to the Pot
Wash the rice and put it in the pot immediately. Bring it to a boil with boiling water over high heat, then reduce to a low simmer. Do not add more water or stir during the process, but you can add a little cooking oil. VIII. Bought Fruits Aren't Ripe Enough?
Place unripe fruits in a perforated plastic bag and hang them in a cool, shaded place to help them ripen. IX. What to Do When Sliced Apples and Pears Turn Brown?
Soak sliced apples and pears in salt water for 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water. Coating the cut surfaces with lemon juice or pouring honey on them also has the same effect. X. Fried Fish
Pat the fish dry before placing it in the pan. Heat the oil until it's hot and completely moisture-free, then remove it from the heat to cool slightly before adding the fish and salt. For a softer and more delicious result, you can also soak the fish in milk first, then coat it in batter (with a little baking soda added). XI. Sliced Raw Fish
Gently wipe it with a clean, damp cloth to preserve its nutrients; do not rinse it directly with water. XII. Another Method to Make Beef Softer
The beef served in restaurants is often very tender but lacks its original flavor, which is usually due to the addition of too much baking soda or papain. In fact, there is a more natural method:
First, cut the beef against the grain to cut the muscle fibers. If you cut with the grain by mistake, the beef will become tougher.
Second, before cooking the beef, quickly blanch it in hot oil over high heat, then remove it immediately. This will also make the beef more tender. XIII. Preventing Fish from Sticking to the Pan
The pan must be heated first before adding oil. Then, place the fish in the pan before the oil gets too hot (the fish must be completely dry). You can also rub some ginger juice in the pan before frying the fish to achieve a non-stick effect.
Actually, if you use a non-stick pan, you don't have to worry about the fish skin breaking into pieces. XIV. How to Keep Beef or Pork Tender When Stewing
Just add a small piece of green papaya to the meat when stewing (it must be green papaya, otherwise it won't work).