Little knowledge becomes a lot when it is in the right hands. Here are some natural remedies for domestic activities:
The starch in rice often over-boils and drains water down the pot, sometimes, putting off the fire. To prevent this, place a wooden spoon over the boiling pot to prevent water from draining down.
Commercial potash is not healthy and is often used in making the sauce for abacha and ugba. Some also use it as a tenderizer to cook beans or ukwa in the absence of a pressure cooker.
Unripe plantain peel can be used to replace potash. To use it, roast or dry your unripe plantain peel and grind. Store in a dry container and use it when cooking these meals.
Bitterleaf is not only medicinal but a powerful tenderizer for beans. Add 4 or 5 bitter leaves in your beans while cooking. Amazingly, the bitter taste won’t come out and your beans cook faster.