Cooking is not just a physical task, but a mental one too. If you spend all that effort and the food doesn't turn out well, you have to throw it away. Actually, to make delicious food, in addition to using recipes and practicing regularly, you should also learn some tips. These can save time and make your ingredients taste even better!
1. How to prevent braised fish from falling apart?
Braising fish is a headache for many cooks because it's easy to turn a whole fish into a messy "fish hash". Actually, when braising fish, the liquid should just cover the fish. After it comes to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer gently until the sauce is thick and fragrant. During simmering, avoid stirring the fish too much, but you can lift the pot and gently shake it.
2. A clever way to scale fish
Scaling fish can easily leave you covered in a "fishy" mess, with flying scales getting all over you and your hair. Is there a good way to prevent this? Place the fish in a large plastic bag on the cutting board. Use the back of a knife to repeatedly tap both sides to loosen the scales. Then, use a spoon to gently scrape the scales from inside the bag. This way, the scales are removed without flying everywhere.
3. How to make scrambled eggs delicious?
Scrambled eggs are simple, but making eggs with a first-class texture is not easy. We need to beat the eggs in a bowl, then add warm water and mix well. Before adding them to the hot oil, remember to add a few drops of wine to the pan. This will elevate the texture of the eggs to a new level.
4. How to make delicious shrimp?
Rub the shrimp with fine salt and edible soda powder. After a while, soak them in clean water, then rinse them again. This will make the stir-fried shrimp as clear as crystal and爽嫩可口 (crisp, tender, and delicious).
5. What to do if the rice is half-cooked?
Cooking beginners might have encountered the problem of undercooked rice. Actually, there's no need to be afraid. You can fix it with these tricks: 1. If the rice is undercooked, poke some holes straight to the bottom of the pot with chopsticks, then sprinkle a little yellow wine on top and simmer again; 2. If only the surface is undercooked, flip the top layer into the middle and cover it; 3. If it's severely undercooked, you can add more water and cook it all into a congee, and you're all set.
6. A tip for stewing meat
When stewing meat, the order of adding seasonings is very important; you can't just throw them in randomly. When stewing meat, first add dried tangerine peel, then add the meat. Make some small cuts on the meat. This will make the meat more爽口 (refreshing and palatable) with a rich aroma and not greasy.
7. How to fry a complete egg
When frying an egg, after cracking it into the pan, sprinkle a few drops of hot water around and on top of the egg. This will help the yolk stay intact and the egg will be tender and smooth. If you want the egg white to be thin yet resilient, fry it over low heat.
8. How to make more nutritious bone broth
Method 1: Add a small spoonful of vinegar. This can help dissolve the phosphorus and calcium from the bones into the broth and also preserve the vitamins in the soup.
Method 2: When making pork rib soup, add a few fresh orange peels. This not only makes the broth more delicious but also reduces the greasy feeling.