Italian noodles are one of the dishes favored by many families. Italian noodles can be processed into a variety of delicious dishes and suit the preferences of young children. However, to make the noodles chewy and delicious, housewives should apply some simple tips but achieve the desired effect.
Learn carefully about the instructions
Each type of spaghetti will have a different thickness and texture. Therefore, carefully study the instructions on the product packaging before preparing the dish.
Usually, boiling noodles to achieve softness and chewiness takes about 8 to 12 minutes. Housewives should use a timer immediately after boiling to ensure that the noodles are chewy and delicious without being mushy.
Pick up the noodles 1 to 2 minutes earlier
A soft, chewy cooked state is the standard when boiling spaghetti. The spaghetti after boiling needs to be soft on the outside but still retain a bit of crunchy chewiness, so housewives should apply the tip of taking the spaghetti out 1 to 2 minutes earlier than the instructions. This is also a way to help the spaghetti easily absorb spices and sauce when the dish is cooked.
Test the ripening of the noodles
The boiling time of spaghetti can sometimes change compared to the instructions due to the stove temperature or the amount of water in the pot. A simple tip for housewives to check the cooking consistency is to taste it directly.
When the boiling time is running out, take out the noodles and taste them. If the noodles are soft, sticky, and transparent, they are basically cooked. However, remember not to rinse the noodles with cold water immediately after picking them up to help absorb the spices and sauce more easily.
