Kitchen Hacks That Will Change Your Cooking Game

Hey foodies! Are you ready to take your cooking skills to the next level? Get ready to uncover a treasure trove of kitchen hacks that will save you time, effort, and even a few ingredients. These simple tricks will transform your cooking experience, making it easier, more efficient, and undoubtedly more exciting. Let’s dive right in!

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Ripen Fruit Faster
Craving a ripe banana or avocado, but it’s not quite there yet? Place the unripe fruit in a paper bag with an apple or banana. The ethylene gas released by the apple or banana will speed up the ripening process, giving you perfectly ripe fruit in no time.

Extend Veggie Freshness
To keep your leafy greens fresh and crisp for longer, place a paper towel in the container or bag with them. The towel will absorb excess moisture and prevent wilting, extending the lifespan of your veggies.

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Quick Garlic Peeling
Tired of struggling to peel garlic cloves? Place the cloves in a small bowl, cover it with another bowl of the same size, and shake vigorously. The friction will cause the garlic skins to loosen, making them a breeze to peel.

Peel Beans in 3 minutes
I recently learnt this simple kitchen hack on twitter and it has proven helpful. Instead of using hands to peel your beans for moi-moi or akara, pour it in your blender, add water and blend at intervals. Watch this video for a quick demonstration.

Easy Egg Separation
A simple kitchen hack to separate your egg white from the yoke – Gently crack the egg into a slotted spoon placed over a bowl. The whites will slip through the slots, leaving you with the separated yolk in the spoon.

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Revive Stale Bread
If your bread has gone stale, don’t toss it just yet. Sprinkle the loaf with a little water, wrap it in aluminum foil, and pop it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes. The steam created will revive the bread, making it soft and fresh again.

Juice Citrus with Ease
Before juicing a lemon or lime, roll it firmly on the countertop using the palm of your hand. This will help break down the inner membranes, making it easier to extract the juice.

Prevent Pot Boil-Over
To prevent pots from boiling over, simply place a wooden spoon across the top of the pot. The spoon will disrupt the formation of bubbles, keeping your stovetop mess-free.

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Instant Buttermilk Substitute
Don’t have buttermilk on hand for your recipe? No problem! Simply add one tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to one cup of milk, let it sit for a few minutes, and voila! You have a quick and easy buttermilk substitute.

Grate Butter for Baking
Need to incorporate cold butter into a recipe? Instead of struggling with a hard stick of butter, grate it using a cheese grater. The grated butter will mix effortlessly into your dough or batter.

Which of these kitchens hacks will you love to try?

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