When it comes to cooking, nothing can replace years and years of kitchen experience. But while it normally takes years and years to get a professional chef’s education, you can use the tips that pro chefs themselves have to offer about cooking. Here are a few nuggets of culinary wisdom that chefs divulged on this popular Reddit thread.
Keep Things Simple
Reddit user Daneoid reminded us all that less is more with this powerful message: “Keep it simple. Something with three to four ingredients that go really well together is better than something with twelve ingredients that clash with each other.”
Respect the Microwave
Some of us tend to look down upon microwaves as if they don’t belong in the world of “gourmet cooking”, but this is a mistake! “Don’t dismiss the microwave as a tool of the unsophisticated,” relayed Reddit user Wolfgeist. “Many of the best chefs in the world use the microwave intelligently. Freeze sauces and put them in freezer bags stacked in the freezer. Don’t be pretentious about using a microwave but also learn its strengths and weaknesses.”
Use Salt Generously
How often do you find yourself wondering if you’re adding too much salt to a dish? We tend to salt conservatively, but that’s exactly the opposite piece of advice that Pizzalovingking had to give when they suggested to “use more salt than you think you need.”
