12. Extinguish Small Fires
Salt can be used to put out small kitchen fires, especially grease fires.
13. Preserve Fermented Carob Seeds
Mix fermented carob seeds with salt to extend their shelf life.
14. Prevent Eggs from Cracking
Adding salt when boiling eggs helps prevent them from cracking and makes peeling easier.
15. Prevent Spaghetti from Sticking
Adding a drop of vegetable oil to boiling salted water keeps spaghetti from sticking together.
16. Remove Excess Starch from Rice
Soak rice in hot salted water before cooking to remove excess starch.
17. Speed Up Starch Removal in Rice
Pre-boiling rice with salt helps quickly remove excess starch.
18. Soften Yams Faster
Adding salt to boiling water when cooking yams helps soften them more quickly.
19. Disinfect Kitchen Sponges
Soak kitchen sponges in hot salted water to eliminate germs and bacteria.
20. Tenderize Meat
Salt breaks down tough proteins in meat, making it more tender.
21. Prevent Vegetables from Slipping
Sprinkle salt on your cutting board to keep vegetables from sliding while chopping.
Salt is a versatile and essential ingredient that goes beyond cooking. Try these simple tricks to make your kitchen tasks easier and more efficient!
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