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I just keep checking if it’s done every 1-2 minutes by tasting it
Yeah, right?
You stir it every couple minutes and once it doesn’t feel stiff anymore you start trying a piece with every stir.
Al dente literally means “to the tooth”. How does it feel to your teeth?
Timers are for things that take more than 15 or can’t/shouldn’t be disturbed while cooking.
TIMERS. don’t you people have phonesTM
I need to set a timer to remind me to set a timer
If only I didn’t get distracted and completely forget to set the timer… or remember where I placed my phone.
That’s why I have a physical timer bolted to the cupboard door in my kitchen.
Me: That’s silly, I don’t need a timer. I’m not an idiot! I can remember one damn number!
Also me: See meme
Then the timer is mysteriously paused or cancelled…
Me, eating them after they’re done:
I forgot to put salt inA wide-mouth food thermos was a game changer. Insert pasta, salt & hot water, remember to stir once about 1-5 minutes in. Then depending on how close to about 20 minutes in you remember it, it will be more or less a disgusting overcooked mess, but there’s no risk of burning anything!
I cut it with a fork against the side of the pot to check if it’s done.
I use an immersion blender. Once it blends easily, I know it’s done.
Since forgetting is so common for me I set a timer on the microwave that is mounted right above the stove and has the air blower thingy to spread out the moisture air from boiling.
“Hey siri, set timer blabla” is a godsend
