Basics of cooking for beginners

Basics of cooking for beginners

• Introduction 

Before you start learning the basics of cooking, you should know that the materials used in cooking are the first step to mastering various cooking recipes, we often find ladies who apply the desired recipe for cooking, but it does not work because of the materials used, so the materials must be carefully selected so that we get the tastiest recipes and do not forget that taste is also an important factor in order to get the desired cooking.

• How to choose the necessary materials for cooking rice

Most cooking recipes contain rice as an essential part of it, and for this it is necessary to choose a good type of rice, then wash it well by placing it inside a colander and stirring it until the starch and dirt are removed from it, that is, until the water from which it descends is free of white, which is the color of starch, and the rice should be washed immediately before cooking, it should not be washed and set aside for a while, and if the recipe requires soaking, it should be soaked in lukewarm water, as for storing rice, it is recommended to put a little salt so that it does not clump or be affected by moisture that would spoil it, for storing rice it is better to put it inside an airtight bag or in an airtight plastic container.

• Vegetables

Care should be taken to choose fresh, shiny and not too soft vegetables, for example, when choosing eggplant, you should pay attention to the green part above it, and if it is tilted, it means that the eggplant does not contain seeds that cause a bitter taste, for spinach and leafy vegetables it should be green, preferably constantly buying small amounts so that the vegetables remain fresh.

• Spices 

It is preferable to buy fresh spices from a perfumer, buy in small quantities and it is not recommended to store them for long periods, as they lose their flavor.

• Choosing good meat

It should have a light pink color and white bones, but if it is dark in color, it means that it is close to rotten or taken from a large animal, this type of meat does not give the desired flavor, and also you should buy fresh meat and avoid frozen meat or that is included in the markdown, also when buying chicken you should pay attention to its color and smell, especially if it is frozen, and make sure that it is in an airtight bag.

• General tips on cooking

These were the most important materials used in cooking and there are things to consider when starting cooking for beginners to get a delicious meal, among these are:

1. Do not overdo the spices in the food to give a delicious flavor, but you should put the right amounts of spices and choose the right type for each Eater.
2. When making pastries and baking, the recipe and the necessary ingredients must also be adhered to so that the lady does not get a bad taste, taking into account the right temperature for baking each type of pastry, it varies depending on its type.
3. Madam, you can use the preparation method on the packaging, especially when cooking pasta, as each type has a method of boiling.
4. The use of cooking utensils plays a role in obtaining delicious food, so it is better to stay away from stainless steel utensils, choosing good qualities, and you should choose a saucepan of the right size for the amount of cooking.
5. To prepare fried items, the oil must be heated to a high temperature, and do not use the oil more than once because it changes the flavor of the food.