Cooking basics for beginners

an introduction

Before starting to learn the basics of cooking, you must know that the materials used in cooking are the first step to mastering the different recipes for cooking. We often find women applying the required recipe for cooking, but they do not succeed because of the materials used, so the materials must be chosen carefully so that you, my lady, get the most delicious recipes, and do not forget that taste is also a factor. It is important to obtain the required recipe.

How to choose materials for cooking

the rice

In most cooking recipes, rice is an essential part. Therefore, you must choose a good type of rice, then wash it well by placing it in a strainer and stirring it until the dirt is removed from it and the starch is removed, that is, until the water that comes out of it becomes free of the white color, which is the color of starch. The rice must also be washed before It should be cooked directly and should not be washed and set aside for a while. If the recipe requires soaking it, it should be soaked in lukewarm water. As for storing the rice, it is advisable to put a little salt so that it does not clump or get moisture that would spoil it. The rice should be stored in an airtight bag or in a well-closed plastic jar. .

Vegetables

Care should be taken to choose fresh, shiny vegetables that should not be soft. For example, when choosing eggplant, you should pay attention to the green part above it. If it is slanted, this means that the eggplant does not contain seeds that cause a bitter taste. As for spinach and leafy vegetables, they should be ripe green. It is preferable to buy small quantities regularly to keep your vegetables fresh.

spices

It is preferable to buy fresh spices from the herbalist and purchase small quantities. It is not recommended to store them for long periods because they lose their flavor. Whenever they are consumed, more quantities are purchased.

Choose good meat

It should be light pink in color and its bones should be white. If its color is dark, this means that it is close to spoiling or that it was taken from a large animal. This meat does not give the desired flavour. Fresh meat should be purchased and one should stay away from frozen or meat that comes with reduced prices, as well as when When buying chicken, you must pay attention to its color and smell, especially if it is frozen, and to ensure that it is in a tightly sealed bag with no tears.

General tips about cooking

These were the most important materials used in cooking, and there are things that must be taken into consideration when starting to cook for beginners to get a delicious meal, including these things:

• Do not put excessive amounts of spices in food to give it a delicious flavour. Rather, you must put appropriate amounts of spices and choose the appropriate type for each food.
• When making pastries and bread, you must adhere to the recipe amounts and the necessary ingredients as well so that you do not get a bad-tasting meal, taking into account the appropriate temperature for baking each type of pastry, as it differs depending on its type.
• Madam, you can use the preparation method on the package, especially when cooking pasta, as each type has a method of boiling.
• The use of cooking utensils also plays a role in obtaining delicious food. It is better to avoid stainless steel utensils, and choose good quality ones. You must also choose a utensil of the appropriate size for the amount of cooking.
• To prepare fried materials, you must heat the oil to a high temperature, and do not use the oil more than once because it changes the flavor of the food.