The microwave made cooking much faster and snacking at night more enjoyable. Put it on, turn it on, two minutes and you're done. But even yesterday's juicy dinner after the microwave becomes somewhat bland. And if you overexpose an extra minute, then you run the risk of chewing gum. The good news: will save food from losing its appetizing … a simple paper towel … Here's what to do.
A towel is a necessary thing in the kitchen. And a paper towel is doubly necessary. Because just a couple of sheets of paper will help quickly, painlessly and much more effectively:
1. Preheat food in the microwave
Every lucky owner of a microwave knows how dry food can be after heating. Especially if you overdo it slightly and overexpose the product, which will lead to increased evaporation of the liquid. To preserve the juiciness of the dish, first wrap it with a paper towel slightly dampened with water. And even yesterday's pasta will be as tasty as freshly hot.
2. Forget about oil stains on kitchen furniture
Every time you pick up a bottle of sunflower or olive oil and add a couple of drops to the frying pan, it magically appears everywhere: on the bottle itself, on your skin, in ugly rings on the surface of furniture. And in the end, everything in the kitchen seems greasy and sloppy, even if you start cleaning. To put an end to this greasy affair, simply wrap a bottle of oil with a paper towel and secure with an elastic band. No more oily smudges and keep your hands clean.
3. Soften hard sugar
If sugar (especially "gourmet" brown) has crystallized thoroughly, do not rush to get the hammer. Transfer it to a heat-resistant container, cover with a sheet of damp paper towel and microwave for 20-30 seconds. After that, the sugar will become crumbly and pleasant again.
4. Make your steak even tastier
All knife and grill professionals know that to make the steak tastier, it must be soaked before being cooked. Yes, gently pat the meat with a paper towel. It sounds funny, but this procedure really works. After all, only if you remove excess moisture, you can achieve an amazingly crispy crust. Try it yourself.
5. Extend the shelf life of the salad
Take a zip-lock bag, put a dry paper towel in it (so that the paper covers both sides), and only then - the salad. This simple trick will keep it fresh for much longer and prevent it from rotting prematurely.
6. Keeping fragrant herbs fresh for much longer
For dill, parsley, basil or fragrant mint to delight with aroma longer, dip the herbs in water, shake them off, and then wrap them in a damp paper towel. This will keep the spices from drying out.
7. Prepare lean bacon
No, you won't be able to completely skim the bacon (and what's the point?), But removing the excess fat by replacing it with a crispy crust is not at all difficult. Place the bacon slices between two dry paper towels (or napkins), microwave, and enjoy a crispy snack. The very “that” for sandwiches and homemade burgers.
8. Save on coffee filters
Out of filters for your coffee machine? Just roll a piece of paper towel (preferably in two layers), pour coffee on top and you will definitely not feel the difference in the finished drink. So why pay more?
By the way, a paper towel will help out in another kitchen problem: will help make any cutting board non-slip … What is not a reason to save a roll?