Alkali is a Hausa snack prepared with local ingredients by the Hausa people. It is a snack served to visitors, mostly during occasions. Like in weddings, it is usually prepared in large quantities for the bride to welcome her visitors and well-wishers. There is a...
Semovita is a popular Nigerian food commonly eaten in so many parts of Nigeria. In this write-up, I will teach you how to make Tuwon Semovita. It is very smooth, moldable, and easy to prepare. In addition, it is prepared just like Tuwon Masara, Tuwon Dawa, and the...
Fate is a Hausa term that means "anything in a watery form," and shinkafa means "rice" therefore, Faten Shinkafa refers to a meal made using braised rice. The letter 'n' in the word 'Faten' simply denotes ownership. In this post, I'll share my knowledge of how to...
Kosan Rogo recipe is one of the various northern cuisines that many love. Its major ingredient is cassava. It is to make and tastes great when done well. Kosan rogo, also called Dan na rogo, or wainan rogo can be done in two major ways, either by using cassava flour...
Through time, I discovered that cooking is an art and adventure. It requires skills, yes! But even more; passion, trust, and a message, what you want to communicate. As a child, playing around with ingredients, creating wonders, was what I loved doing the most, and though they weren’t always that wonderful, thankfully, they were edible… sometimes! I’m going to be sharing with you, tips I learned through 10 ways you can become a better cook today and being the best version of myself when it entails kitchen and creativity.
Let’s dive right in.
Cooking requires practise and diligent studies. When it comes to herbs and spices, just a tint could go a long way in making your foods taste even better than they use to, but knowing the right spice to use for different cooking and the right amount is very important. A little glance through recipes books and a little study would also help.
This is one of the 10 ways you can become a better cook today. There are so many ingredients we use when cooking and different timings to use them. For example, when cooking with acids, it’s important to add them at the end of your cooking as if earlier, too much heat could reduce the effects of the acid. And this applies to diverse ingredients.
The organization is very important while working to reduce stress and improve a very nice energy flow. It’s important to chop the onions before it’s time to use them, wash the vegetables, and defrost your proteins. More so, have a well-sharpened knife close and bring out every tool you’ll need before you need them to avoid confusion and maintain a perfect working environment.
It’s never too bad to take a peek online or into a recipe book when you find yourself stuck at some point. Don’t be too pressured to finish fast, it’s also important you finish well. So if it’s getting too stressful and you’re confused about the next step, it’s advisable to get a glass of water and just relax, or better still, take a deep breath in, and have a little peek, just to be sure.
As a chef and even before I became one, for each time I cook, I tried to study the food with my taste buds, noting every ingredient, and spice, feeling the flavour from within, and studying the effect of every ingredient has on the food. With this, I know how to balance each flavour the next time I cook. And not just with your foods, each time you eat, study the food with your taste buds and try a little, ‘guess game’.
This is surely one of the 10 ways you can become a better cook today.
As you cook, the flavour of your food changes and develops. It’s important to taste and balance.
While you want to try a little freestyle, don’t forget measurements too play a huge game in cooking. From your ingredients to your spice, make sure they’re all in the right proportion.
Even while practising and becoming better daily, a little more study and questions from friends and mentors wouldn’t hurt. Add to your knowledge by increasing what you already know. Also, study more, improve where needs to be, and do a little touch of research.
Practice is one of the 10 ways you can become a better cook today. No great chef was born in a day. It’s important to keep practising and improving daily, growth is of the essence.
Don’t be scared to try something new. Different methods produce different results, remember!
I have mentioned above, 10 ways you can become a better cook today. Try it out! I hope this helps you and I look forward to your comments on tips you’ve tried, how they worked for you, and questions you have when it comes to cooking and baking. I’ll be here for you.
Dambun Shinkafa recipe otherwise known as Rice Couscous is a northern Nigerian delicacy and is widely consumed by northerners. The recipe is made with braised rice. I love this recipe and I learned how to prepare it from my step mommy. Let’s get cooking. Equipment...
Fanke recipe, commonly known in English as Puff Puff, is a snack consumed by all regardless of tribe, ethnicity, or financial status. Most people love it. Its major ingredient is wheat flour or semovita. The procedure for making Fanke with any major ingredients is the...
Kunun Tamba is usually called Finger Millet Porridge in English. It is made using finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) which is an important millet grown extensively in various regions of India and Africa, constitutes a staple food for a large segment of the...
Sponge cake (or yellow cake) is a soft, spongy, and delicious cake with a brownish outer surface and a whitish inner surface. This is made with lots of egg, sugar, and flour and I’ll be telling you how to make sponge cake recipe. Ingredients 1 cup of flour3...
Do you ever get bored of the same old bakery bread? Do you ever want to try something new with bread? If this thought has run through your mind, then how to make banana bread recipe is for you! Too often, I find bread to be bland and I tend to crave something new and...
Tuwon Alabo or cassava swallow as people like to call it is a local dish made from cassava flour (Alabo) which is produced by fermenting peeled cassava in water, sun-drying the fermented cassava, and milling it into powdered form. This flour comes from a root...
Seen that favorite chocolate cupcake recipe and you can't get your mind off it because you are without an oven? I say sit back, relax and enjoy as I'm about to tell you how to make cupcakes at home without an oven. Cupcakes, just like chocolate chip cookies are...
Eid is approaching!!! Eid means “festive” in Arabic. There are two parts of Eid: Eid ul Fitr which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, our fasting month. We also call it “Small Sallah”, and Eid ul Kabeer which marks the historical event of the sacrifice of our...
Tubani recipe is another northern Nigerian dish that is primarily consumed by Hausas. It is prepared in three (3) different methods just like Gauda as a result of the differences in the ingredients used. It can be made with masara and waken soya (maize and soya...
Hanjin Ligidi is a delicacy or cuisine that is primarily consumed by children. It's a popular cuisine in northern Nigeria, particularly among the Hausas. I recall drinking a lot of this as a kid, along with Charbin Malam, Dan Tamatsitsi, and other similar beverages. I...
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