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man nurse posted:what are some good and easy ways to get started in the world of cooking things? 1. Get yourself a decent sharp chefs knife. Don't use the blunt crap. Even an Ikea knife is good for the very first time you want to cut poo poo properly. 2. Think about what you enjoy eating a lot, but that is like a stew or a pasta meat sauce. Bolognese aka ragł was the first dish that I cooked a few times in the beginning to learn how to 'cook'. It starts with some vegetables, you brown meat, you add some additional ingredients like wine, tomato sauce/paste and herbs, and then simmer it for a while. It's forgiving because it's a sauce, difficult to burn or get the timing wrong etc. And you can make a decent sized batch that lasts a few days! 3. Google the recipe, read at least 5 of them to get a general idea of what people are putting in theirs and how they're making it. 4. Watch a video or two. 5. Do it. 6. Find recipes that are similar in technique but will taste different so you don't get bored. Goulash for example is similar in that it's some basic veg, meat, a few extra ingredients and simmered. 7. Go to no. 3 And don't get put off by how cooking starts off being expensive. Unless you've had a fully stocked pantry and fridge because someone else is cooking, it costs a little to get the basics like your herbs and spices. Once you're set up and you learn how to use similar ingredients for different dishes the cost comes down. And you'll also be able to shop for what's on special in the meat department and know how to use it. And don't be afraid of salt, MSG and fats. You want to cook stuff that tastes good, right? Bald Stalin fucked around with this message at 05:28 on May 10, 2015 |
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Tiggum posted:Ignore anyone who tells you you need fancy stuff like "a sharp knife" This. Always use a blunt knife so you have to use additional force and potentially lose control of the knife and slice open your finger. You won't be a real chef until you do this.
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May 11, 2015 17:38
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FYI appears OP doesn't actually want to cook.
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