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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

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