Why do you have to put a drop of salt in the milk? This is the ingenious technique revealed by Jamie Oliver, chef and TV presenter, to extend the shelf life of this everyday product. Recognized for his culinary tips and tricks, he tells us his secrets in the kitchen.
Jamie Oliver’s advice: why should you put salt in milk?
A glass of milk – Source: spm
Throughout his career, the famous British chef has regularly provided viewers and cooking enthusiasts with culinary tips. Many people have experimented with his valuable methods and seem delighted with the result.
In particular, Jamie Oliver has revealed a foolproof technique for keeping bread fresh for longer. Just store it in a paper or parchment paper bag, with fresh celery, so it stays intact. Incredible true?
The chef also caused a sensation by slipping an ice cube into an overly greasy sauce. A great method to make it lighter: explain that the ice cube will collect the fat around it like a magnet and therefore this excess can be easily removed with the help of a spatula. Simple and efficient!
Is your recipe too salty? Can’t you add water or some sauce to the food? Don’t panic, you can save the day with a potato. Peel it, put it directly on the food and let it act for 20 minutes. It will absorb excess salt naturally. You had to think about it!
Exactly, speaking of salt, the Chef reveals this famous trick of fresh milk: to make it last longer and thus avoid waste, just add a little salt to the glass or plastic bottle, immediately after opening it.
How to make milk last longer?
Pouring milk – Source: spm
And this method works wonders! By adding a small pinch of salt to the milk package, you can preserve its freshness for about a week past the expiration date.
To make your milk last even longer, you can freeze it at any time up to its expiration date. Store it in the original bottle or box and place it directly in the freezer.
If you prefer, you can also place it in an airtight container, or even pour it into an ice cube tray if you only have a small amount to freeze to save space.
Other tips from the Chef to solve certain problems in the kitchen
Pasta preparation – Source: spm
- Do you want to shorten the cooking time of your recipes? Add already boiled water if necessary. If you use cold water, it will slow down the boiling process.
- You may not know it, but tomatoes and citrus fruits should not be stored in the refrigerator, as they lose their taste and flavor when stored at low temperatures.
- According to the Chef, fatty fish like salmon cook perfectly on the hot grill. You still have to leave it for about 4 and a half minutes on the skin side without turning it over, then 3 minutes on the other side.
- Many people still cannot calculate how much pasta is needed during a meal. Therefore, waste is always at the rendezvous! If you’re not sure how much pasta fits in one serving, place it raw on the plate where you plan to serve it. Of course, they’ll be less bulky this way, but you’ll be able to roughly estimate how much you need to satisfy everyone. Also keep in mind that they will puff up after cooking and you will be adding a thick sauce to them. Sometimes our eyes are bigger than our stomachs!
