Kitchen Taste Secrets

 

Kitchen Taste Secrets

1. Set the Atmosphere:

 

Light an incense stick or scented candle before cooking to create a pleasant aroma. If you have an open pantry, the scent will waft through the house; otherwise, it may help mask food smells.

2. Cooking Preparation:

 

Gather Ingredients: Take all the items you need from the fridge and pantry at once.

Use an Apron: Protect your clothes while cooking.

Hand Hygiene: Keep hand sanitizer handy, ensuring your hands are dry before use.

3. Cooking Tools:

 

Spoons: Use separate spoons for different dishes. Place a bowl near the stove to avoid placing spoons on the stovetop.

Knives: Keep several types of knives and clean them before cutting meat or fish.

Cutting Boards: Have at least two cutting boards—one for meat and fish, and wash them after use.

4. Cooking Tips:

 

Chili Powder: When frying chili powder, add a little salt to reduce spiciness.

Dried Fish: Boil water on another stove with the lid open to minimize the smell of dried fish.

5. Food Storage:

 

Spices and Herbs: Add dried chili peppers, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and lime leaves to your rice bag for flavor and preservation.

Legumes: Store lentils with cloves to deter pests and only buy what you need for a month.

Corn Products: Store cornmeal and corn flour in the fridge.

Clay and Glass Storage: Keep goraka and tamarind in clay or glass jars with salt cubes to prolong freshness.

6. Cleanliness and Maintenance:

 

Utensil Care: Wash and dry utensils immediately after cooking.

Wobbly Utensils: Tighten any wobbly utensils with a screwdriver; keep several screwdrivers in the kitchen.

Sink Maintenance: Clean the sink with baking soda and vinegar a few times a week and clear the sink drain with warm water and baking soda.

Appliance Care: Use a baking soda and vinegar mixture or toothpaste to clean stains on blenders and other electrical appliances.

7. Pest Control:

 

Pantry Protection: Place peppermint in pantry drawers and change it monthly to keep cockroaches away.

Flies: If there are flies on the pantry top, clean regularly with salt water.

8. Waste Management:

 

Garbage Collection: Collect and separate garbage daily, disposing of it properly.

Shopping Bags: Minimize the number of shopping bags you bring; opt for a large reusable bag.

9. Miscellaneous:

 

Always fill up your three or five bottles with essential cooking ingredients and shake them frequently.