Why add salt when boiling pasta or potatoes?
Salt enhances the flavor and can improve the texture of the cooked food.
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In a cool, dark, and well-ventilated place. Avoid storing near onions as they can cause each other to sprout faster.
How do I prevent a grainy or crystallized texture in caramels or sugar syrups?
Ensure even heating, avoid stirring once sugar has dissolved, and consider using an acid or invert sugar.
How do I ripen fruit faster?
Place in a paper bag with an apple or banana. Ethylene gas from these fruits accelerates ripening.
How do I store fresh pomegranates?
In a cool, dry place. Once seeded, store the arils in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
How do I achieve a silky and smooth texture in custards or desserts?
Whisk constantly during cooking, use a fine sieve or strainer, and consider using stabilizers or thickeners suited for the dish.
How do I store fresh apricots or tangerines?
At room temperature until ripe, then in the refrigerator to slow further ripening. Once cut, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
