I want to learn how to cook. Now that I'm not a lone NEET anymore but in a relationship, I want to reach a level where I can cook a succulent meal for my partner. I want to start simple, with a focus on noodle dishes. Later, I want to move on to rice dishes, but that's for the future.

Hit me with your tips and tricks for someone who has cooked maybe 4-5 times in his life and hasn't cooked in like 10 years. I'm a complete noob.

Also, YouTube channels would be greatly appreciated, especially those focused on simple dishes and easy stuff. I don't need anything complex for at least the next year.

Simple. Quick. Tasty. Thats what im looking for.

Thanks, Hexbears!

  • sexywheat [none/use name]
    ·
    29 days ago

    A few very general tips from a former line cook:

    1. When using a frying pan, bring it and the cooking oil up to temperature BEFORE you put the food in. This will help prevent bullshit from getting stuck on the pan (test this out with eggs you’ll see what I mean immediately)

    2. Avoid Teflon and non stick pans. Not only do they cause cancer but they encourage poor habits such as the one I just mentioned above.

    3. Hold the knife by the blade not the handle, it’s much safer:

    Show https://hexbear.net/pictrs/image/badb2fb0-428f-4bd7-91f6-3d59aebd5965.jpeg

    Happy cooking!

    Edit: if you want to learn how to flip food in a frying pan (NOT sauce pan) like a pro, just start with a piece of bread and practice flipping it over while holding the handle, it’s all in the wrist.