GLUTEN-FREE COOKING TIPS FOR BEGINNER

Are you planning to go gluten-free? Whether you are thinking of avoiding gluten to eat healthier or for medical reasons, gluten-free cooking is all about keeping a close eye on the ingredient list of every food item that you add to your shopping cart. The same goes when cooking gluten-free food at home; you need to stay away from ingredients that contain gluten. But does that pretty much sum up gluten-free cooking at home? Read below to know more:

1) Gluten-free and gluten foods - two worlds apart

Yes! Gluten-free and foods that contain gluten should be placed two worlds apart in your kitchen pantry. The reason being cross-contamination. Although many people neglect it, cross-contamination is a serious thing! Cross-contamination, even at the most basic level, for instance, contact with specks of gluten foods, can ruin your gluten-free cooking. Apart from strictly separating gluten-free and gluten foods, it’s important to use separate utensils and appliances. 

2) Learn about the right gluten-free flours

Choosing the right gluten-free flours for specific recipes can be tricky, especially if you are new to gluten-free cooking. It’s a good option to get started with buckwheat as it is one of the most versatile gluten-free flours. With buckwheat, you can prepare gluten-free cakes, pancakes, chocolate chip cookies, muffins, waffles, and wraps and crepes. Millet flour is another nutritious gluten-free flour alternative. You can also add other gluten-free flours, including quinoa, cornmeal, coconut flour, and soy flour to your gluten-free ingredient list in your pantry. All-purpose gluten-free flour available in our online store is a great jumping-off point for beginners. If you are in Dubai, shop all-purpose gluten-free flour from our online store at https://www.organicandreal.com/gluten-free/organic-all-purpose-gluten-free-flour.html. 

3) Gluten-free recipe books for that much-needed inspiration

What’s the one thing that makes gluten-free cooking at home boring? It’s the lack of recipe ideas. When you prepare a couple of gluten-free recipes repeatedly, it’s easy enough to get bored from it and resort to restaurant food and online orders. To get than inspirational drive, you cannot go wrong with gluten-free recipe books. Choose recipe books that also include gluten-free ingredient lists. The more gluten-free recipes you read, the better you’ll understand the purpose of each gluten-free ingredient. Note down the ingredient lists in your phone (or simply take a picture of them) the next time you restock your gluten-free food inventory. 

4) Bump up the flavour

Cutting off gluten doesn’t mean you have to compromise on taste. If you are new to gluten-free eating, you might find gluten-free grains to be denser compared to your regular choices. To add a dash of flavours, use gluten-free versions of hot sauce and other condiments. Gluten-free toppings and dips such as salsa, guacamole, and hummus are good options to effortlessly elevate the flavour. If you aren’t preparing these add-ons at home, make sure to double-check the labels.

 

Gluten-free cooking is a gradual learning process

Gluten-free cooking is more of a trial-and-error process when you’re first starting out. The key is to have patience and learn as much as you can. Our online collection of gluten-free and organic foods available across UAE can make your gluten-free cooking journey a tad easier. Explore our online food store at https://www.organicandreal.com/.

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