Chef Amarendar Kirti

Head Chef at BlueFire Churrascaria Grill

CHEF HINTS

1. Reduce the salty flavours in dishes cooked with ham by soaking the ham in water and refrigerating for 6 hours prior to cooking.

2. To test that oil is ready for deep frying, place a wooden spoon into the oil, it is ready when bubbles appear at the tip of the spoon.

3. To cook broccoli florets evenly, cut a cross into the bottom of the floret stem, this will ensure that it cooks evenly throughout.

4. When serving cheese to guests with wine, remove cheese from the fridge at least 1 hour before serving; as the flavour is best at room temperature.

5. Dried beans should be soaked overnight, as it will reduce cooking time by half and makes them easier to digest.

6. When making meat based soups, always cook slowly for a long length of time as it brings out the meaty flavour and gelatinous qualities from the tissues and bones.

7. When cooking Fish Fillets in a fry pan, always add a small knob of butter to the oil as it gives the fillet a golden brown colour, without over cooking and drying the outer flesh.