GUIDEPOSTS IN COOKING

"The one who understands the art of properly preparing food, and who uses this knowledge, is worthy of higher commendation than those engaged in any line of work."

guideposts in cooking....

• Don`t use too much oil in sauteing. Oil is better than solid fat. Among the vegetable oils, corn oil is the best.
• Don`t overheat oil when sauteing or frying. Fire should be moderately regulated. When oil smokes a certain substance is produced that cause irritation  to the mucus membrane of the gastro-intestinal tract. Avoid too much frying as much as possible.
• In cooking dried beans or legumes: Wash beans very well then add enough water, bring to boil, remove from fire and let stand overnight for  3 to 4 hours. Continue boiling until beans are done( This method lessens the length of ooking time.) Beans cook faster also in soft or rain water.
• condiments and spices should be used very sparingly.