Tips for Using the Refrigerator

  These tricks can help you know how to properly use the refrigerator or freezer: - To speed up the freezing process, we should place the packages in the regions of the freezer that freeze faster or in the coldest zone, leaving space between them. Once frozen, we can rearrange them to create more space. - It is important to label each package with its contents, the date, and the quantity when wrapping food. - We will store food in order, as this will make it easier to consume according to the packaging date. - It is necessary to try to open the freezer as little as possible to maintain a permanent and constant temperature that should be less than 15 degrees Celsius below zero. In case of power outages, we should not open the freezer since it is designed to keep cold for at least a whole day. - If we use containers, we must remember that the vast majority of foods increase in volume when frozen. We should use containers that are appropriate in shape and materials to maximize all available space. The most suitable containers are polyethylene bags, thick aluminum foil containers, or well-sealed plastic or cardboard boxes. - It is recommended to cook meats while frozen, considering that for even cooking, the temperature needs to be slightly lower, and consequently, cooking times will increase by approximately 50%. Some ready-made meals like soups, sauces, stews, and casseroles can be defrosted over very low heat or in a double boiler. Recommended Cooking Recipes: - Bean Soup with Chipotle Pepper - Nopal and Mushroom Soup - Gohan with Tampico Sauce - Seafood Empanadas