Many of us probably regularly use a cutting board when cooking, be it for cutting vegetables and fruits or other things. But have you noticed that most of them have a large opening? , it turned out that it has an important function that helps to simplify the entire process of food preparation.
- The hole in the cutting board often has an unused function.
- It is not only used to hang the board, but it can also help you while preparing food.
- Chopped ingredients can be pushed through the hole directly into the pot.
- This reduces the risk of food falling onto the kitchen counter or floor.
There are a number of great tricks to get the most out of your cutting board. However, most people do not know the secret function of its opening, thanks to which you can avoid unnecessary complications. Although at first glance it may seem that it is only used to hang the plate after washing, according to the famous chef Lory McLaughlin Peterson, you can also use it to prevent ingredients from falling at the most inopportune moment.
When using the board, it often happens that the cut food accidentally falls to the side. Therefore, Peterson explained, you can simply push the ingredients through the opening. “How many times have you cut something and it ended up on the line or, even worse, on the ground? This trick will help you guide the chopped ingredients directly into the pot. Not only is it practical, but it’s actually quite fun“, she stated in a video on her tiktok account.
The hole can help you move the ingredients to the right place. (illustrative photo)
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But this is not the only secret trick with the cutting board. If you have trouble washing it, there is one cheap way to restore it to its original condition. Just sprinkle the board with coarse salt, rub it with half a lemon and let the mixture work for five minutes. Finally, remove the residue and rinse it in water. The method works because the salt acts as a cheap abrasive on stuck-on food, while the citric acid in the lemon juice breaks down fats, gives the board a fresh smell, and even has antibacterial properties..
