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Not everyone has the skills or talent to become chefs, but there are certain basic advice that can be useful when starting in the kitchen. Cooking good dishes without fraying in the attempt is possible with a little patience, practice and enthusiasm. Here we offer you some recommendations to start cooking from scratch.

1. Utensilsby hand

Before preparing any recipe we must familiarize us with the basic kitchen utensils and have them at hand. The initial battery should be formed by a game of pans, some pots or pans (a large sling and a flatter), a saucepan with a lid and, if possible, a sink pot. Likewise, for the food it is recommended to buy a game of knives, a grater, a mortar, a drainer, a blender, cutting board, a weight, baking fonts and wooden utensils (cachillo, fork, bucket).

2. Basic ingredients

When making the purchase to start cooking it will be essential to configure a basic pantry. Purchase salt, pepper, sugar, oil, vinegar, flour, pasta and rice. You will also need essential fresh products such as onions, garlic, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, eggs and meat. It is not too much to have legumes and spices to elaborate different dishes.

3. That imperates the order

Organizing against the stovework is fundamental for both experts and beginners. Have all the ingredients and utensils by hand before starting to follow any recipe. Respect all the steps of preparations. Everything has one why and guarantees that the final result is successful.

4. Read, concentrate and pay attention

Recipes contain a list of ingredients and steps paused for processing. You have to read carefully to not make mistake, even more if you are a beginner. It is not good to exchange ingredients or use substitutes if it is the first time you are preparing a plate: it is better to go on insurance. There will be time to explore your culinary creativity.

5. Times may vary

Often the recipes have a pautary cooking time for each elaboration, but in the end it is estimates. The type of stove (gas, electric, grill), the thickness of pans or pots and the intensity of heat will influence the final cooking time. You have to look at the texture and finish that you want to give to food to know if they are ready.

6. The importance of marinar

Adobar and Marinar are steps that should never be obvious. This process is the one that gives you flavor and seasoning to the food. This is also applicable to the meats, since the marinade contributes to more tender. The minimum that should be left marry a product is three hours and the maximum, 24 hours. 12 hours of marinade are a perfect midpoint.

7. Smalltips

- Do not abuse salt and oil. Both change the taste and texture of food, as well as being harmful to health if they are consumed in excess.

- Garlic burns very fast. When you do a sofrito, first place the other ingredients and add it at the end.

- Vegetables are cooked in boiling water or steamed. To cut the cooked, when they are al denials them from the fire and put them in a bowl with ice water.

- Never forget to try the food during the cooked process. That way you can rectify flavors on time.