One of the best things
that came about during the lockdown is the onslaught of online
cooking videos found across all social media platforms. More and more people are honing their culinary skills by
experimenting and trying out new recipes in the kitchen. While this
is great, it’s always good to keep a few important
things in mind, most especially conserving energy and avoiding food waste when
preparing meals for the family.
Here are some useful tips from Solane, one of the
country’s leading LPG solutions provider, on
saving energy, time and ingredients in the kitchen:
Get your ingredients ready.Some
people tend to prepare the ingredients in the middle of the cooking session
while the cooking gas is on. Not only is this a waste of time but also an
unnecessary waste of gas. Be sure to prepare all the ingredients ahead of
cooking time and put them within your reach as you cook. That way, you don’t
need to run around the kitchen to hunt for ingredients, making your cooking
time shorter. This will also help you save cooking gas.
Defrost before cooking. Some of us are probably using our microwave to defrost our frozen
food. Doing this consumes a lot of electricity, when our aim is to save money
on our bills. Instead of using a microwave, take out frozen ingredients
ahead of cooking time, place them on the counter and thaw at room
temperature.
Use low heat as much as possible. If you’re cooking or
tenderizing meat by boiling, make sure to cover the pot with the lid and lower
the heat as soon as it starts to boil. Leave it simmering until soft and
tender. You are making the most of your cooking fuel by doing this.
Choose your burner. The bigger the burner, the more energy or
cooking gas is used. When you’re using a small pan to cook, use a smaller burner. ButIf you have only one burner or your burners are of the same size, turn down the flameas soon as food starts to boil to maximize cooking gas.
Keep your LPG well-maintained.Keep your household safe by turning off the
LPG cylinder valves when not in use. Do a regular maintenance check on your stove and LPG
tank such as checking if your burners, regulators and hose are cleanand functioning
well and that the LPG tank is in good working condition. Regular
inspection of your stove and LPGis a
good safety and energy-saving practice.
Cooking at home is great
but remember to be practical and smart about it. Save your time, money and maximize
your cooking gas by following these easy hacks from
Solane. For more information, visit www.solane.com.ph.
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