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Culinary Tips

A list of tips and tricks that is always practical in a kitchen. Some of these tips will greatly simplify the groundwork of some recipes; some are simple tips to maximize the use of your food.

Homemade chicken stock

You must keep the chicken carcass, put them in boiling water to cook with herbs and you will get a delicious chicken broth. You can use ice cube trays to freeze the broth for later use.

Crisp lettuce leaves

Take the lettuce out from the refrigerator at least 2 hours before preparing and soak 2 hours in water at room temperature. The leaves will regain their firmness. Tear the leaves by hand, so you will avoid premature oxidation.

Keeping a hot plate of food without drying

Cover the dish with aluminum foil, making a small hollow on top to pour a half cup of water, then put it back in the oven still warm but turned off.

Clear ice cubes

Boil water, filter it and let it cool before making ice.

Reheat rice

To reheat rice, put the container in the oven at 250 ° F along with a large pot of hot water. The rice will get warm with the steam without.

Poach cod

Once desalted, put the cod in a large bowl, covering it with cold water. Bring the water to a temperature near the boiling point, and then reduce immediately, so that the water simmers, but never boils. 15 to 18 minutes are enough.

Remove smells on hands

For the smell of onions, rub your hands with parsley and dried mustard. Use salt to get rid of the smell of fish. And to get rid of the smell of garlic, dip your hands in a little vinegar.