Gordon Ramsay Freezes His Chiles For This Clever Reason
In 1993, celebrity chef and judge Gordon Ramsay burst onto London's culinary scene, becoming a chef of the city's famed Aubergine restaurant before even turning 30 years old. Since then, he's made a name for himself as a fiery chef spearheading some of the most intense competitive cooking shows in recent history, such as "Hell's Kitchen," "Kitchen Nightmares," and "MasterChef." You may have seen Ramsay bring the heat to these televised competitions, often boiling over in rage and hurling insults at a contestant's inability to correctly cook a slab of pork belly, or properly sear and stuff a chicken breast.
You don't have to be a multiple Michelin-star-winning chef like Ramsay to learn from the culinary tips and tricks he shares on YouTube. You don't have to know how to craft his famous beef Wellington to perfection or whip up a starter of pressed leek terrine and a main course of sea bass fit for the late Princess Diana, but Ramsay's extensive library of videos teaches viewers simple tips, tricks, and recipes for cooks of all ages and skill levels. If you want to learn how to mince garlic without a press, scramble luxuriously creamy eggs, cook a perfect steak without a grill, or blend up a Mediterranean-inspired beet-based hummus, Ramsay's knowledge is sure to come in handy.
Stress-free grating with frozen chiles
Hot chile peppers can infuse foods with a unique level of flavor, whether you're making a stew, soup, salsa, or sauce. Not only can chile peppers pack a hefty dose of spice and elevate the taste of a dish, but they can also bring a host of health benefits, as they help prevent heart disease, promote weight loss, and contain more Vitamin C per serving than oranges, according to WebMD. But if you've ever diced, sliced, or tried to de-seed a chile pepper, you might understand the burning pain that comes with accidentally touching your eyes.
That's why Ramsay is here to help. The star shared a game-changing hack with People, which involves placing a handful of fresh chiles in the freezer, then grating as much as you want into meals like curries, sauces, or burgers. Who ever thought you could grate a hot pepper the same way you would garlic cloves or ginger? Freezing chiles can also be a perfect way to preserve them for later use, minimizing food waste. World of Chillies outlines three easy methods of freezing and grating chiles, such as placing de-seeded chiles onto a baking tray and drying them in the freezer, stashing whole chiles in a plastic container, or popping them into small freezer bags. Hopefully, this advice will help solve any painful problems you may run into when chopping up hot chiles.