Many may think that porridge can be cooked very quickly. As a rule, no questions arise during cooking. And who will be satisfied with the result?
There are often situations when porridge starts to taste bitter or its taste leaves much to be desired. The expert of the online publication Belnovosti in the field of cooking, cook, fourth-class baker Yulia Arkhipova gave several tips that will help to avoid such a problem.
The cereal must be washed thoroughly.
One of the most common reasons for bitterness in porridge is the remains of dust, dirt or other impurities that may be contained in the cereal.
Therefore, before you start cooking, it is worth thoroughly rinsing the cereal under running water. This step will help remove any unwanted substances and improve the taste of the porridge.
As practice shows, most people rinse the porridge only 1-2 times, but this may not be enough.
If the water remains dirty during rinsing even after the third time, the procedure should be repeated. Otherwise, all the dirt will get into the porridge and the person will simply eat it.
Soaking in water
Soaking the grains before cooking is not only a way to speed up the cooking process, but also a way to soften the grains, which will help avoid bitterness. It is enough to soak the grains for 20 minutes.
Of course, the water for soaking must be cold. After soaking, the porridge must be rinsed.
What else can cause bitterness?
Also, don't forget that some people make mistakes when they use too much seasoning or salt. This can cause the porridge to taste bitter in the end. This is a typical mistake, but many people simply don't notice it.
Earlier, the expert told how to prepare a marinade for chicken in the oven.
Expert: Julia Arkhipova
