5 Cooking Skills Aspiring Chefs Must Learn

By: Nikita Nikhil

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If you are new to the kitchen, starting from scratch is vital. Learning basic skills is the first step to becoming a good chef. Read on to learn 5 cooking skills aspiring chefs must have.

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1. Sauteing

Sauteing involves cooking proteins and vegetables on high heat. The best part about sauteing is that it uses less oil but the dish turns out to be super tasty.

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2. Knife Skills

Whether it's chopping, dicing or slicing, it all starts with a knife. Knowing how to handle a knife and then acing the chopping skills can go a long way.

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3. Roasting

Roasting involves cooking your food at high temperatures in your oven. The appliance uses air heat to retain moisture and enhance the flavour of your dish.

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4. Braising

Braising is a slow-cooking method which involves searing your vegetable or meat in a pan until the ingredients become soft. This gives the dish a rich exterior.

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5. Grilling

Grilling involves preheating your grill, dabbing oil on marinated veggies and meat, and cooking them until they become soft and have a smokey taste.

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