8x super-good (and simple!) cooking tips
Everyone who cooks has their own habits in the kitchen, and often these are things you don’t even think about anymore. But something that seems obvious to you can genuinely be a golden tip for someone else!
And sometimes, of course, you also know that your kitchen hack or tip is pure gold, and you’re more than happy to share it so others can benefit from it too. That happens, for example, on internet forum Reddit (in the subreddit r/Cooking); you can find truly great and simple advice from home cooks there. Such as this:
Next-level falafel
Making falafel yourself is already a celebration (for example, this insane popcorn falafel), but try making falafel with dried and then soaked fava beans instead of chickpeas. That’s the Egyptian way, and it’s absolutely delicious too: crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside, and full of flavor with the right herbs and salt. For inspiration, definitely check out this great video from De Buurman in Amsterdam showing how they make their Egyptian falafel!
Hearty soup
If you’re making soup or a stew and the result is thinner than you wanted, you can easily thicken it up a little. You may already know the trick of cooking a potato in it, but you do need to add it early enough. What also works when you’re already nearing the end of the cooking time? Add a spoonful of instant mashed potato powder. It’s not necessarily something we’d recommend as a side dish in itself—you’re better off making the most delicious mashed potatoes from scratch yourself—but it’s handy to keep in reserve for emergencies like this.
Luxury French toast
French toast is almost essential for a lavish brunch. Boozy French toast is wonderfully festive, but do you know what really takes it to the next level? Replacing half of the milk you soak the bread in with melted vanilla ice cream!
No soggy leftovers
If you have leftover food that isn’t in a sauce but is instead somewhat ‘dry’, such as leftovers of the falafel mentioned above, fried chicken, pizza or fried potatoes, you can crisp them up nicely in the Airfryer. They stay lighter and crispier there than in a microwave, and you generally don’t need to use extra fat as you might in a frying pan.
Imperial Caesar
The Caesar salad is one of the most delicious classic salads, and it’s also easy to make at home. Homemade dressing is, of course, part of the deal, but what if you happen to be out of anchovies in a tin or jar? You can replace them with fish sauce (start gently with a teaspoon) for a similar umami kick.
And finally, no fewer than 3 top tips for banana bread:
Fresh kick
For exactly the right fruity tang in your banana bread, add a splash of orange juice.
Boozy kick
But let’s be honest, this is an even better idea than adding a splash of orange juice: a splash of Kahlua!
Complex banana
We really love this tip, because imagine upgrading your banana bread with a ‘deeper’ and more complex layer of flavor with one simple step… simply roast the peeled ripe bananas first for about fifteen minutes at 180° C, on a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil. Absolutely delicious—give it a try!
Also read:
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- Handy baking hack for sticky ingredients
- TikTok hack of the week: how to remove stains from your Tupperware containers
Source: Tasty
