Cooking during summer is doubly difficult, especially when you live in a small unit or apartment with an open kitchen. We have compiled some cooking hacks for hot weather to help you avoid stove heat during summer and keep your kitchen cool when it’s hot outside.
So, without further ado, let’s get cooking!
Tips to Avoid Stove Heat During Summer
It is officially summer across Pakistan, and the temperature is on the rise. We completely understand that preparing a decent meal for yourself during this hot weather is a tough struggle since most of us rely on a stove for our cooking needs. So, instead of lining your kitchen counters with table fans, here’re some tips to avoid stove heat during summer and keep your kitchen cool without any struggle:
- Avoid Cooking on the Stove
- Cook in Large Quantity
- Go for Instant Recipes
- Keep Everything Prepared
- Take Out the Barbecue Grills
- Use Canned Food
Avoid Cooking on the Stove
There’s no better way to avoid stove heat during summer than to avoid cooking using a stove altogether. The stove is one of the major culprits of adding excessive heat to your home and kitchen. One of the best ways for light cooking for the summer season is to invest in essential kitchen appliances such as toasters, ovens, electric skillets, rice cookers, roti makers, and microwaves. You can search the internet to use these appliances efficiently and to cook quality meals, as many recipes can be made using just a rice cooker.
Cook in Large Quantity
At times, there are no shortcuts to cooking in the summer heat, and you can’t avoid stove heat during summer. So, you have to be extra smart and use this time efficiently to keep your kitchen cool for the upcoming days. When you are cooking, try cooking in large quantities to cover the next few days. Store the excess food in containers in your refrigerators once it completely cools down.
| Note: Remember to cool off the food before refrigerating it. Otherwise, the heat from the food can decrease the life of your appliance. |
Go for Instant Recipes
If you want the best cooking hacks for hot weather, go for instant recipes that can be prepared in a few simple steps. Doing so will help you avoid hectic cooking and excessive sweating. There are plenty of recipes that do not require any cooking and can be prepared by simply heating it in the microwave or using some regular kitchen appliances. Hummus, cold sandwiches, feta salad, instant noodles, and grilled cheese are some of the most popular ones.
Keep Everything Prepared
One of the best things about summers in Pakistan is having access to plenty of vegetables and fruits that can be cooked easily with no added efforts. You don’t need to do a lot to make them taste good. However, preparations might take a little while. So, work smartly and prepare all the ingredients before entering the kitchen and turning on the stove. Cut and wash everything that you will use before you start cooking. Collect your ingredients on a small plate and keep them ready to add.
Take Out the Barbecue Grills
Cooking inside your home during summer is no fun as your kitchen warms up the whole house, and everyone starts sweating. There are times when you can literally feel your body melting, and we don’t want that to happen. One of the best ways to keep your kitchen cool is to avoid cooking in there completely. Take out the barbecue grills in the evening and have an exciting dinner with your family. Trust us when we say this – there’s no better way to avoid cooking in the kitchen and enjoy your meals at the same time. On a side note, grilling instead of cooking can also help you lower your utility bills.
Use Canned Food
In order to keep your kitchen cool and avoid hectic cooking during summer, it is best to use canned food and frozen products that can be instantly prepared without any additional preparations. It will help minimise the heat in your kitchen and reduce cooking time when the stove is on. You will work efficiently and have more time to enjoy various other delights of the season.
So, this was our post on how to keep your kitchen cool when it is hot outside. We have shared some amazing cooking hacks for hot weather that you can use to avoid the heat in your kitchen. We hope that these tips will help you beat the heat and prevent you from excessive sweating. Tell us how you combat the rising temperature in Pakistan at blog@zameen.com.
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Meanwhile, read our recent posts where we have listed refreshing drinks and summer foods to keep you cool during this hot weather.
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