Food is something that many of us love, love, love to talk about! It makes a lot of sense because it’s literally the fuel that keeps us going. Not only that, but food is a core part of our traditions, whatever culture you’re looking at. However, it would be naive to say that everyone’s on the same page when it comes to cooking.
The members of the r/Cooking online community spilled the tea about their strongest and spiciest cooking opinions that they’re willing to defend with everything they have. Scroll down to see what folks are willing to get so fiery and passionate about!
Bored Panda reached out to the author of the viral thread, redditor u/CynicalHomicider3248, and they were kind enough to share their thoughts on picky eating and what cooking beginners should keep in mind. You'll find our interview with them as you read on.
#21
Fresh garlic is always better than garlic powder and jarlic and I use 3-4 times as what is called for. I also roast it before using it.
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48points
What are your spiciest opinions on cooking and food, dear Pandas? Would you consider yourselves to be picky eaters? What ingredients do you absolutely love? What do you hate to put in your dishes? We’d love to hear your thoughts on food, so feel free to share yours in the comment section at the bottom of this list. Meanwhile, you’ll have to excuse us—we’re so hungry, we’ve simply got to get ourselves a snack…
#22
The best rice I have ever eaten was from an Afghan lady. It had raisins in it. I usually am not a fan of raisins.
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47points
#24
-The “that’s not a grilled cheese it’s a melt” crowd is annoying af…. You made it you can call it whatever you want idc
-Sandwiches and burgers shouldn’t be piled so high that you can barely get them in your mouth. Maybe it looks fancy but it doesn’t eat well and that’s what matters.
-Some cuts of steak have a better flavor and texture when cooked to medium (ex. picanha)
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40points
#25
I've got a few:
1. Garlic is misused. In many cases, if you have to add that much you're probably overcooking it and destroying the flavor, or adding it at the wrong time. You get a lot more garlic flavor if you add it later on.
Edit: People are reading this as if I'm saying people use too much. I'm not. I'm saying they aren't using it correctly, and they aren't really getting the garlicky flavor they think they are because they're cooking it too long in many cases.
Edit: People are reading this as if I'm saying people use too much. I'm not. I'm saying they aren't using it correctly, and they aren't really getting the garlicky flavor they think they are because they're cooking it too long in many cases.
2. "Holiday" meals, or meals you only eat once in a while deserve to be made with little regard for health. I make my Thanksgiving mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving and that is why I'm using lots of butter, heavy cream, sour cream, salt, pepper, etc. I don't need to eat a ton of it.
3. Similarly, I'd rather eat really good bacon rarely than trashy paper bacon every week. If there's a better version of something and the difference is great, I'd rather eat it less and have the good version. Sometimes, the "better" version isn't much better, so I'm less inclined to worry about it.
4. Contradicting myself somewhat, but people like what they like. i think it's better and more exciting to try new things and folks who only eat the same foods over and over are missing out, but if that's what they like, fine. People who like well-done steak, whatever.
BUT, I have much less patience with that if a person hasn't at least tried an alternate dish. I understand having reservations about something if you're worried its unsafe, but I remember finally being talked into eating medium rare steak instead of well-done and it was amazing. TRY NEW THINGS!
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38points
#26
There’s no need to do horizontal cuts when dicing an onion.
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37points
#27
I shall have you know, good sir, that having sweet with your savoury is a perfectly good way to enjoy a succulent Asian meal...
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32points
#28
Rinsing mushrooms is perfectly fine. It'll take longer to brown but you really can't overcook mushrooms so it makes no difference. Plus you save all of the time it would take to wipe and brush them off.
30points
#29
A lot of recipes are very under seasoned. 1 tsp is not enough of any seasoning for a recipe that feeds more than one.
28points
#30
“Authentic food” is not always better than dishes that have had some local influence on them. But I’m about to snap if I get another chicken tikka platter with broccoli and celery in it.
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21points
