100 Amazing Food Cooking Hacks You Should Know!

Are you looking to improve your food cooking skills without the need for culinary school?

In this video, the speaker shares 100 practical tips and tricks gathered from his experience in the restaurant world.

These hacks will help you simplify your kitchen routine, enhance flavors, and minimize waste. This comprehensive guide offers something for everyone.

Transform your cooking experience and impress your friends and family with these food hacks!

Here are some of the hacks mentioned in the video:

• Combine three parts water and one part vinegar in a bowl to wash fruits and vegetables. Soaking for 2-5 minutes helps keep produce fresh longer.
• Use deli containers instead of Tupperware for better storage. These containers stack easily and use uniform lids.
• If you don’t have a pot lid, fold parchment paper to create a makeshift lid to cover pots.
• Shake garlic cloves in two bowls to peel them easily. Adding warm water helps improve the peeling process.
• Bruise herbs before adding them to soups or broths to enhance their flavor.
• Use an electric mixer to quickly shred cooked chicken instead of using hands or forks.
• Prefer chicken thighs over breasts for juicier and more forgiving cooking results.
• Place a damp towel under mixing bowls to prevent them from sliding while whisking.
• Use a folded paper towel to keep pickles submerged in brine.
• If frying oil is too hot, add room temperature oil to lower the temperature.
• Season tomatoes with salt before adding them to sandwiches for better flavor.
• Use dry flour to clean hands after mixing dough before rinsing with water.
• Roll boiled eggs to create cracks and then peel them under water for easier peeling.
• Quickly dice soft foods like hard-boiled eggs using a wire rack.
• Cut vegetables and meats directly in a pot with kitchen scissors for easier preparation.
• Use a cone shape to pour pepper for better seasoning control.
• Lightly flick water onto onions while cutting to reduce eye irritation.
• Save fat trimmings from meats for future use in making sausages or burgers.
• Slice protein against the grain for tenderness.
• Use a blender for emulsifying sauces by gradually adding oil while blending.
• Prevent sauce skins by placing plastic wrap directly on the surface.
• Use a simple technique to peel oranges without needing a cutting board.
• Use plastic wrap to create a makeshift funnel for transferring sauces.
• Add salt to onions right after they hit the pan to promote even cooking.
• Use a tangzhong (flour and water mix) for better texture in vegetables.
• Let cooked proteins rest to enhance tenderness and flavor.
• Use a spoon to peel ginger more easily than with a peeler.
• Keep a bowl or container near your workstation to minimize trips to the trash.
• Use a bench scraper to collect debris into a sheet tray for fast cleaning.
• Develop a touch technique to judge meat doneness.
• Blend ingredients for a smoother and creamier sauce.
• Use plastic wrap to keep sauce surfaces smooth.
• Cooking vegetables with a little char enhances their flavor.