As a chef in a five-star hotel, I know how important cooking skills are to the taste and texture of a dish. Here, I will share with you some of the universal cooking skills that I have learned privately, and I hope it will help you on your cooking journey.
When cooking coleslaw in the summer, adding the right amount of beer can make the taste more delicious. On a hot summer day, a refreshing coleslaw can bring a touch of coolness. And in the process of making, adding a little beer can not only increase the aroma of the dish, but also enhance the taste, which makes people can't stop.
When stir-frying the bean sprouts, stir-fry quickly and add a few drops of vinegar halfway through, which can remove the astringency of the bean sprouts and stir-fry them to create a sour, crispy and tender texture. Bean sprouts are a nutritious ingredient, but they tend to lose moisture and texture during the frying process. By stir-frying and adding vinegar, the sprouts retain moisture while adding a sour flavor that makes the dish more appetizing.
Third, before stir-frying pork liver, soak it in white vinegar and water for a while, and then rinse it with water. The pork liver stir-fried in this way has a unique taste. Pork liver is a nutritious offal ingredient, but if not handled properly, it tends to make the texture tough. By soaking and rinsing, the pork liver can remove the odor and fishy smell, and the fried pork liver is more tender and delicious.
Fourth, dilute the flour when stir-frying the beef slices, pour beer on the beef slices, mix well and marinate for 30 minutes. The resulting beef slices are tender and delicious, perfect for rice. Beef is one of the favorite ingredients for many people, but it tends to dry out during the stir-frying process. By marinating beef slices in beer, you can add aroma and texture while keeping the meat tender.
Fifth, before frying the kidney flowers, add a few drops of vinegar after cutting the kidney flowers and soak them in water for 10 minutes. Kidney flower is a delicious seafood ingredient, but it requires special processing to bring out its refreshing and tender texture. By adding vinegar and soaking, the kidney flower will become larger and drain blood blisters, giving it a more attractive appearance and texture when stir-fried.
Sixth, adding a little vinegar when cooking vegetarian dishes can make the taste more delicious and nutritiousWhen cooking meat dishes, you can add some cooking wine and a few drops of vinegar, and the dishes out of the pot are rich and delicious. Vinegar is a commonly used seasoning to enhance the taste and aroma of dishes. Adding a small amount of vinegar when cooking vegetarian dishes can increase the umami and nutritional value of the dish;Adding cooking wine and vinegar to the meat dish can make the dish more fragrant and appetizing.
Seventh, when stir-frying pork slices, first put the cut meat slices into a colander and shake them in boiling water to change color, then pick them up, drain the water and then stir-fry. This allows the pork slices to be cooked through quickly, leaving them tender and delicious. When stir-frying pork slices, blanching them in boiling water for a while can make the meat more tender. Draining the water before stir-frying ensures that the pork slices are not too greasy.
Eighth, before frying the shrimp, put the shrimp in a bowl, add salt and edible alkali and rub for a while, then soak in water for 10 minutes and wash before stir-frying. In this way, the shrimp is crystal clear, and the taste is refreshing and tender. Shrimp is a delicious seafood ingredient, but improper handling can easily affect the taste and appearance. By adding salt and edible alkali and kneading and soaking and cleaning, the shrimp can be more delicious and crystal clear.
Ninth, use a cold pan and cold oil to fry peanuts. This keeps the peanuts crispy and their original color. Peanuts are a popular snack ingredient, but they can easily become mushy or discolored during the stir-frying process. By using a cold pan and frying in cold oil, the crispy texture and original color appearance of the peanuts can be maintained.
Tenth, the oil will splash all over the place when cooking the vegetables, and you can add a pinch of salt to alleviate this. Oil splashing when cooking is often a problem for many people. By adding a small amount of salt to the pan, you can reduce the occurrence of oil splashes. Salt is hygroscopic, which reduces the surface tension of the oil, which reduces the likelihood of oil splashing.
These are some of the all-purpose cooking tips that I have shared with you privately. These tips can help you better handle ingredients, adjust textures, and add flavor during the cooking process. Whether you're cooking, stir-frying, or cooking, these tips can help make your cooking journey smoother and more fun. I hope these tips will inspire and help you!