29 Vegetable Hacks Every Home Cook Should Know | Epicurious 101

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In this edition of Epicurious 101, professional chef and culinary instructor Frank Proto shares 29 hacks for your vegetables. From the best way to store fresh herbs to the most efficient way to cut onions, Frank’s chef hacks are sure to save you time in the kitchen, keep your produce fresher for longer, and help you get the most out of your vegetables at home. 00:00 Intro 00:10 How to cut onions 00:53 Soak onions to remove pungency 01:18 How to stop crying from onions 01:34 Color stock with onion peels 02:16 How to store fresh herbs 03:03 How to chop herbs 03:49 Use herb stems for stock 04:15 How to cut bell peppers 04:39 Remove pepper ribs to reduce heat 05:10 Skin peppers with steam 05:53 Don’t wash potatoes before peeling 06:16 Don’t store potatoes with onions 06:29 How to peel potatoes 06:57 Store peeled potatoes in water 07:03 Remove knobs before peeling ginger 07:29 Peel ginger with a spoon 07:48 Smash ginger for easier chopping 08:21 Blanch your green beans 09:27 Use container lids to chop cherry tomatoes 10:04 Ripen tomatoes on the windowsill 10:31 Blanch tomatoes to remove skin 10:46 Buy heavier zucchinis 11:12 How to cut zucchinis 11:53 How to choose good asparagus 12:18 Use asparagus stems for soup or puree 12:39 Buy heavier artichokes 13:02 Wear gloves to cut artichokes 13:21 How to stop artichokes oxidising 13:33 Use artichoke stems–they’re delicious Start your free trial and access over 50,000 expertly-tested recipes from Epicurious, Bon Appétit and more on the Epicurious app. https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id312101965?pt=45076&ct=EpiVideoDescriptionYT&mt=8 Still haven’t subscribed to Epicurious on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/epiyoutubesub ABOUT EPICURIOUS Browse thousands of recipes and videos from Bon Appétit, Gourmet, and more. Find inventive cooking ideas, ingredients, and restaurant menus from the world’s largest food archive.