The sports category has moved to a new website.

Simple kitchen hacks that will make your life better

Wewe unajua gani?

Cooking hacks(Let's Cook Kenyan Meals, Facebook)

Not everyone loves being in the kitchen. And even for those who love cooking, it’s not always easy.

But what if you told you that the few hours you spend in the kitchen can be made easier with some few simple hacks? Have a look at some of them:

1. Storing your coriander

ADVERTISEMENT

Ever bought more than enough coriander and wondered how you can keep them fresh? To keep them fresh, cut the roots, clean them, pat dry and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

2. Maintain the color of your green peas

While boiling them, add a pinch of salt. They will retain their color even after cooking.

3. Cut onions without tears

ADVERTISEMENT

Once you peel the onion, soak it in cold water for a while before cutting them.

4. Storing peeled potatoes

Potatoes darken when left for long hours. To keep them fresh, rinse them well and leave them in a bowl of clean water. Then put some bread pieces in the bowl. The bread absorbs the gas that makes them dark.

5. Storing carrots

ADVERTISEMENT

If you went to shags and came with plenty of them, no problem. Get a carton and some sawdust. In the carton, store the carrots in layers such that there is sawdust between them. They can stay for up to three months without spoiling. If you have no sawdust, clean them and store them in plastic bag. Just make sure they are not wet while storing.

6. Tenderizing meat

To soften tough meat, add some ginger while cooking.

7. Ripen bananas

ADVERTISEMENT

If you want to make a dish but your banana are all green, ripen them in an oven for 10 minutes.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: news@pulselive.co.ke

Recommended articles

These are 5 top signs of fake love in a relationship

These are 5 top signs of fake love in a relationship

6 reasons your nipples hurt

6 reasons your nipples hurt

For ladies: 4 reasons why women fall in love

For ladies: 4 reasons why women fall in love

Governor Sakaja, CS Namwamba make pledge for film-makers at Kalasha Film & TV market

Governor Sakaja, CS Namwamba make pledge for film-makers at Kalasha Film & TV market

For women: 3 common infections you could contract during menstruation, remedies

For women: 3 common infections you could contract during menstruation, remedies

The African all-female tribe where men are not allowed

The African all-female tribe where men are not allowed

5 Ways to keep warm this rainy season

5 Ways to keep warm this rainy season

How to deal with your girlfriend's male bestie

How to deal with your girlfriend's male bestie

Meet the president of Nairobi's exclusive society dubbed 'Women Who Whiskey'

Meet the president of Nairobi's exclusive society dubbed 'Women Who Whiskey'

Pulse Sports

Ferdinand Omanyala storms to 100m world-leading time, makes February history

Ferdinand Omanyala storms to 100m world-leading time, makes February history

Report: Erik ten Hag rules out trophy parade if Manchester United win

Report: Erik ten Hag rules out trophy parade if Manchester United win

Ranking Xavi’s European exits with Barcelona

Ranking Xavi’s European exits with Barcelona

Video: Christian Atsu’s remains arrive in Ghana

Video: Christian Atsu’s remains arrive in Ghana

Atsu’s body to be brought home for burial - Ghana Embassy

Atsu’s body to be brought home for burial - Ghana Embassy

Sad news: Christian Atsu found dead in Turkey

Sad news: Christian Atsu found dead in Turkey

How well do you know your favourite La Liga club?

How well do you know your favourite La Liga club?

Messi gives in to Alphonso Davies' demand after 3 years

Messi gives in to Alphonso Davies' demand after 3 years

Why Greenwood could have played his last match for United

Why Greenwood could have played his last match for United

ADVERTISEMENT