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Traditionally, stocks of meat or vegetables belong in the freezer because it is the easiest way to store them. But why put fresh onion in the freezer if not for storage? You will be surprised — it is a very practical tip for avoiding the onion’s pungency and eye-tearing when you cut it afterwards. At home you will also use other tricks that experienced housewives use around the world. They save time and make work easier. Try them yourself and see!
Onions in the freezer
How to finely chop onions without tearing up and getting swollen eyes? The pungency of onions is caused by oils that, however, have antibacterial effects, so they are very useful. Not, however, at the moment when you are cutting an onion and through the tears you cannot even see where you are cutting with the knife. Therefore, place the onion in the freezer for 10 minutes before cutting. You will be surprised — simply by doing this you will remove the onion’s pungency and it will be easy and quick to chop without sobbing, blurred vision, or tears dripping into the food you are preparing.
Always crispy vegetables
Do you want to prepare celery, parsley, or carrots, but the vegetables are no longer firm and resemble rubber or pliable modeling clay? Not all is lost yet — they can become crisp again. Just take a container, fill it with ice-cold water, and put the vegetables into the water. Add a sliced potato and let it sit. After this bath the vegetables will be crisp again. You can refresh radishes of all kinds this way as well. Another interesting trick will come in handy when boiling eggs.
How to easily peel boiled eggs?
Many housewives rack their brains over how to cook eggs so that they can then be peeled easily and quickly. Even more so when a celebration is being prepared and the eggs are intended for decoration. One option is to add a pinch of baking soda and a few drops of lemon juice to the pot of water when boiling the eggs. Boil the eggs as usual. You will be surprised by the result, which will exceed expectations — the eggs will peel easily and quickly, which will be useful not only for breakfasts on weekdays when time is scarce.
