Basics of Cooking

24 questions

How to boil eggs correctly?

Soft-boiled (liquid yolk): 6 minutes from boiling. In a pouch (creamy yolk): 7-8 minutes. Hard-boiled: 10-12 minutes. Use eggs at room temperature, place in boiling water. Immediately transfer to cold water (easier to peel). Fresh eggs peel worse. For an perfectly round yolk: flip in the first minutes.

How to fry meat properly?

Meat at room temperature (take out 30-60 min before).
Dry meat (pat dry) = crispy crust.
Preheated pan, oil with a high smoke point (refined).
Do not move until a crust forms (3-4 min per side for medium steak).
Rest after frying (5 min) — juices will distribute. Salt before or after — no consensus.

Why does rice turn sticky?

Rinse rice until the water is clear (removes excess starch). Ratio: 1:1.5-2 (rice:water) for fluffy rice. After boiling — minimal heat, cover, do not stir. Turn off 5 minutes before done, let it rest. For Basmati: soak for 30 min. Do not overcook. Sushi rice MUST be sticky — it’s a different variety.

How to tell if the oil is hot enough?

Visually: oil flows like water, slightly smokes (overheating — smoke and smell). Test: drop a drop of water or a piece of the product — it should actively sizzle. Wooden spoon: bubbles around the tip. Thermometer: 180-200°C for frying. Cold oil = the product will absorb the oil and not brown.

Basics of cooking: how to properly cut vegetables and choose a knife?

On the topic "Basics of cooking" start with a simple plan: goal → budget → deadlines → list of materials. Then make small iterations and check the result at each step.

Basics of cooking: how to cook grains: proportions and time?

Practice for "Basics of cooking": create a checklist (what to buy, what to measure, what to agree on) and record expenses. This prevents rework and overspending.

Basics of cooking: how to salt and season to make it tasty?

Answer on "Basics of cooking": first safety and engineering (electricity/water/ventilation), then finishing and decor. This minimizes hidden problems.

Basics of cooking: how to plan cooking 2–3 days ahead?

For "Basics of cooking" the 80/20 rule applies: first solve 2–3 main issues (storage, lighting, cleanliness), then improve details.

Basics of cooking: question №9

If the question is about "Basics of cooking", start with measurements and photos "before". This helps in choosing solutions and controlling progress.

Basics of cooking: how to properly cut vegetables and choose a knife?

On "Basics of cooking" it’s better to choose repairable and standard solutions. They are cheaper to maintain and easier to replace.

Basics of cooking: how to cook grains: proportions and time?

On the topic "Basics of cooking" start with a simple plan: goal → budget → deadlines → list of materials. Then make small iterations and check the result at each step.

Basics of cooking: how to salt and season to make it tasty?

Practice for "Basics of cooking": create a checklist (what to buy, what to measure, what to agree on) and record expenses. This prevents rework and overspending.

Basics of cooking: how to plan cooking 2–3 days ahead?

Answer on "Basics of cooking": first safety and engineering (electricity/water/ventilation), then finishing and decor. This minimizes hidden problems.

Basics of cooking: question №14

For the 'Cooking Basics', the 80/20 rule applies: first solve 2–3 main issues (storage, lighting, cleanliness), and then improve the details.

Cooking Basics: how to properly chop vegetables and choose a knife?

If the question is about 'Cooking Basics', start with measurements and a 'before' photo. This helps in choosing solutions and monitoring progress.

Cooking Basics: how to cook grains: proportions and time?

For 'Cooking Basics', it is better to choose repairable and standard solutions. They are cheaper to maintain and easier to replace.

Cooking Basics: how to salt and season to make it tasty?

On the topic of 'Cooking Basics', start with a simple plan: goal → budget → deadlines → list of materials. Then make small iterations and check the results at each step.

Cooking Basics: how to plan cooking 2–3 days ahead?

Practice for 'Cooking Basics': create a checklist (what to buy, measure, coordinate) and record expenses. This prevents rework and overspending.

Cooking Basics: question №19

Answer on 'Cooking Basics': start with safety and engineering (electricity/water/ventilation), then finish and decor. This minimizes hidden problems.

Cooking Basics: how to properly chop vegetables and choose a knife?

For 'Cooking Basics', the 80/20 rule applies: first solve 2–3 main issues (storage, lighting, cleanliness), and then improve the details.

Cooking Basics: how to cook grains: proportions and time?

If the question is about 'Cooking Basics', start with measurements and a 'before' photo. This helps in choosing solutions and monitoring progress.

Cooking Basics: how to salt and season to make it tasty?

For 'Cooking Basics', it is better to choose repairable and standard solutions. They are cheaper to maintain and easier to replace.

Cooking Basics: how to plan cooking 2–3 days ahead?

On the topic of 'Cooking Basics', start with a simple plan: goal → budget → deadlines → list of materials. Then make small iterations and check the results at each step.

Cooking Basics: question №24

Practice for "Cooking Basics": create a checklist (what to buy, measure, agree upon) and track expenses. This prevents rework and overspending.