5 Cooking Mistakes You're Making
No matter how long you've been cooking and whipping up hearty and delicious dishes for the family, the truth is, we've all made these cooking mistakes
By Atika Lim -
From cooking vegetables right after cutting them to boiling vegetables for too long, we're all making these small mistakes that compromise the nutritional values of our foods.
Read on to see what these mistakes are and how you can prevent them from happening again:
A lot of the much needed nutrients are under the skin of these fruits and veggies so don't peel their skin! If there's a bruised spot, just peel the spot and keep the rest in tact.
We know that olive oil is a great alternative to your usual vegetable oil but did you know, the higher the cooking temperature, the worse it is for your oil and health?
Once you've placed olive oil on a hot pan, the main nutrients of the oil gets oxidised so much that they're no longer there once you're done cooking!
Instead, use olive oils in salads, soups and raw dishes.
While grilling is a healthy form of cooking, charring the meat for that extra smokey taste isn't.
Instead of charring it, why not use seasoning or sauces that deliver that taste too?
A common misconception, some believe that adding oil to the boiling water for pasta prevents the strands of pasta from sticking together but that's further from the truth.
Instead, stir your pasta while cooking to prevent clumps.
Overcooking food can result in lost of flavour and nutrients. It's best to have a timer at hand or under cook first before gradually cooking your food some more to get its optimum flavour.