"Peeling tomatoes? Who still scalds with boiling water, the nanny next door taught me the latest method, it's so practical"
Have you ever been in a situation where you are always bothered by peeling tomatoes when scrambling eggs or preparing tomato sauce? The traditional method is to blanch the skin with boiling water and then peel it, but this is not only time-consuming and laborious, but sometimes not thorough enough. But, don't worry, I'm going to show you a brilliant way to solve this puzzle with ease today.
The story begins on a sunny weekend morning. I was preparing to make a home-cooked dish, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, so I picked up some fresh tomatoes. However, when I wanted to peel it, I suddenly realized that I didn't have enough time and patience to scald it with boiling water. Then the nanny aunt next door came over, and she saw my confusion and said to me with a smile, "Do you know, young man? ”
I was immediately curious about what she was saying, and followed her to the kitchen. She picked up a fresh tomato, took out a knife, and used the knife to draw a small cross on the bottom of the tomato. My eyes widened, and I wondered if this was the new method she was talking about? She seemed to see my confusion, smiled and said, "Wait and see, this little trick is the result of my years of experience." ”
Next, she takes out a pot, pours in the right amount of water, and when the water boils, puts the tomatoes in the pot and cooks. I asked, "What's the difference between this and scalding with boiling water?" Auntie smiled and explained, "Wait, you haven't seen the most critical step yet." ”
When the tomatoes are cooked in the pot, she scoops them out with tongs and soaks them in cold water for a while. Then, she picked up a small spoon and gently scraped it at the small cross at the bottom of the tomato, and the cortex left the tomato as easily as if it had fallen off. I couldn't believe my eyes, it was amazing!
Seeing my surprised expression, my aunt smiled smugly and said, "This method is not only quick, but also very clean, and the nutrients of the tomatoes are better retained." I cook at home with this method, so try it too. "I swore in my heart that I would never blanch tomatoes with boiling water again.
Since then, I have used this new method to peel tomatoes every time I cook, which not only saves time and effort, but also tastes more delicious. I also shared this method with my friends, and they were all amazed by this little trick. On one occasion, I showed this method to my colleagues in the company's kitchen, which drew a round of exclamation and applause.
Through this little story, we not only learned a practical kitchen trick, but also experienced the little surprises in life. Sometimes, solving problems doesn't require a complicated approach, and simple techniques can make life easier and more enjoyable. Just like removing the skin of a tomato, perhaps we only need to change our perspective to find a new way to solve the problem.
In life, we often encounter all kinds of difficulties and challenges, but as long as we keep an open mind and are good at discovering the small beauty around us, we can make life more colorful. You may wish to pay more attention to the people and things around you in your daily life, and you may be able to discover some little secrets that make life better.
So, whether it's cooking or facing other problems in life, you might as well try some new methods and skills, and maybe you will have unexpected gains!