13 Tips Most Chefs Use That Will Improve Your Cooking Skills

The tips for preparing different dishes are good for all types of people, as they serve both those who like to spend hours testing a thousand recipes, and those who don’t like it and only make “beans and rice”. Because the little secrets of chefs are a “hand on the wheel” when it comes to preparing rice in an incredible 5 minutes or making that bakery chicken at home that makes everyone’s mouth water.

We, from awesome.club, we love to give you interesting suggestions to improve your day-to-day life, so we’ve selected 13 wonderful tips to give you a hand when cooking and, in addition, save more time and flavor in recipes. Check out!

According to TudoGostoso, you need to pay attention to the quality of the ingredients, and the meatballs, after molding, need to be sealed in the frying pan. Cooking time with tomato sauce is also an important step to watch. If you cook them too little, they may not be ready on the inside and, if they are left in the oven for too long, they tend to fall apart.

Here are some tips to make your lasagna divine:

Do not skimp on the cheese on top, it can be grated parmesan or mozzarella, this makes the recipe even tastier after it is melted; Put a lot between the layers and on top, before the final touch with the cheese;Cover the dough with aluminum foil so that it doesn’t dry out when cooking, this makes all the difference in the end;If you want to make lasagna with eggplant or zucchini replacing the pasta, dehydrate the vegetables so they don’t release water when cooking and end up spoiling the recipe or take longer to get ready.

The baking powder used in recipes such as pies and cakes, most of the time, comes in large packages, which we fatally end up saving to make other delicacies. Despite the validity of the manufacturer, it is important to prove its effectiveness. For this, it is necessary to test: you just need to put a little yeast in a glass of water, if it bubbles it is ready to be used in the recipe without fear.

The secrets to having a fluffy and tasty cake — you just have to follow a few essential steps:

Pre-heating: thermal shock to the dough is essential for the success of the recipe, so let the oven heat up for at least 20 minutes before putting it in;Adjust your oven: the ideal temperature is 200ºC, but sure that your appliance is at the right level, when in doubt, use an oven thermometer;

Beans are a food that is on the plate of almost all Brazilians, but not everyone knows the secret to cooking them faster and, of course, avoiding gas. It is imperative that the grains are soaked with lemon the day before cooking for at least 8 to 12 hours, and the water from the procedure must be discarded. This makes this food also have a better absorption of nutrients by the organism.

Despite giving a little more work, it’s important to always sift all dry ingredients like sugar, flour, chocolate powder and even baking soda. All of this has a reason: it helps the recipe become lighter, as these items can form lumps, which make the dough heavier when hitting. When they are sieved, the mixture also ends up being more homogeneous.

The specialist from the Ateliê channel, decorate with love, tells in one of her videos that there are a few secrets to having that perfect homemade pastry dough. One tip is to add warm water to the flour and the other is to add apple cider vinegar. After the ingredients are mixed, the dough will have to rest for an average of 10 minutes. It is still necessary to knead it and let it rest for another 5 minutes. The owner of the channel confirms that the pastry is really perfect.

Culinary expert Patrícia Goedert explains on her channel that using a thick pan, a straight spatula and turning off the heat in the various stages of cooking, can guarantee that the most famous sweet in the country is simply perfect. So that the brigadeiro does not burn during the preparation of the recipe, the cook also explains that the fire must be kept low, until reaching the point.

According to chef Paola Carosella, the first tip is to leave the meat at room temperature, as this helps to cook it evenly. Seasoning in advance can also make all the difference, according to the expert. The recommended frying pan is the thick one, which needs to be hot, and you should avoid touching the meat while it is frying. After both golden sides for about 5 minutes, turn off the heat and let it rest for another 5 minutes.

The carrot cake can be even more fluffy and dry if you reduce the number of carrots in the recipe. Generally, 3 medium size units are ordered. However, if you only use one and a half carrots, the cake still has a delicate flavor, but without being too heavy. Culinarist Isamara Amâncio guarantees that the dessert is even more fluffy and tasty.

According to the cook and owner of the Pobre na Cozinha channel, it is possible to make rice saving time and gas, with a simple technique. The tip is to sauté the grains with garlic and oil — for each cup of rice she puts 2 cups of hot water and salt to taste. Leave this mixture on a low heat and as soon as the water starts to bubble, this happens in an average of 5 minutes, just turn off the heat, place a dish towel on top and cover. Leave it that way for 20 minutes and serve while still warm.

On the Discovering the Kitchen channel, the cook gives a list of ingredients to add to the chicken seasoning. This is the secret that makes the recipe you make at home taste the same as bakery chicken. According to cook Leo Duarte, it is necessary to include in the seasoning: paprika, zest and juice of one lemon, monosodium glutamate (Ajinomoto), onion soup and, at the end, spread it with margarine.

A lot of people don’t know that even when making those super crispy and tasty fries there are some little secrets. The owner of the channel Do you accept a coffee?, Ester Farah, said that this recipe has only two secrets: use the asterix type of potato, but if you have another one, no problem; and cut it with the aid of a slicer – and the slices must be placed one by one in the hot oil. Baked potato chips are also a very tasty option.

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