lower Meralco bills with these kitchen hacks
We all know how expensive the electricity bill living in Manila can be.
We all want to be practical and do as much as we can to lower it and since cooking and preparing in the kitchen is something we have to do more than once every day for the family, being more energy efficient in the kitchen will definitely help.
I won’t ask you to buy an inverter fridge or convert your appliances to more energy-efficient ones as much as that helps. I am sharing here a few tips you can do TODAY on how you can use less energy.
Heat only the exact amount of water you will be using.
Most homes have an electric kettle and usually, we pour a random amount of water into the electric kettle from the pitcher. We just eyeball it.
What usually happens is that we boil more than what we need since we just estimated it. That extra hot water is still a waste. Or even worse, we end up with not enough water and have to heat water again.
It would be better to get your cup and fill it with water before pouring the water into the electric kettle so you will only heat it exactly.
Try to use the right-sized pan
Imagine frying one egg in a large pan. The excess empty space in the pan will take longer to heat up, wasting energy.
By choosing a smaller pot that perfectly fits the amount of what you intend to cook, you can reduce cooking time and conserve energy.
Use a pressure cooker
Use a pressure cooker Using a pressure cooker is a great way to save on electricity.
In our Quisina kitchen, we pressure cook the beans to achieve the creamiest bean. The most tender beans are what make our customers love our chili con carne.
The sealed environment and increased pressure enable faster cooking, which means less time spent using the stove and less energy consumed.
By using a pressure cooker, you can enjoy tender and flavorful meals while being eco-conscious and energy-efficient.
I understand that some of you might be afraid of using a pressure cooker if you have never tried doing so. Here’s a quick link that you can follow.
Thaw food in advance
Thawing food in advance is a friendly way to save on electricity. By planning ahead and thawing frozen food in the refrigerator, you reduce cooking time.
We know our customers are busy and one of the tips we share with them is to keep a few items in the fridge so you don’t have to plant every single meal and always have something ready.
From the freezer just put it in the fridge and it should be fine for a couple of days.
If you buy our products, you can keep our ready-to-cook products can keep refrigerated for 3 days and our ready-to-eat products can keep for 5 days.
You can definitely try this out even with other brands but I can only speak for how long our products last since ours do not have any preservatives.
Cook in batches
This tip works best for oven cooking but also for stove top and even dishwashing.
You get to make the most of the heat of the oven when you do not have to preheat your oven multiple times. You also save on energy every time you cook in batches since you use less time in the kitchen.
Cooking 2 kilos of adobo will only add a few minutes to cooking a kilo of adobo.
Organize your fridge and freezer
When everything is well-arranged, you spend less time with the doors open, reducing the escape of cold air and ensuring that your appliances run more efficiently.
Organizing your freezer and refrigerator neatly and efficiently makes it easier to find items quickly.
These are a few tips you can do today to help you lower your electricity bill. If you notice, not only will it help your wallet but also save you time and effort in doing the chores in the kitchen.
Try them out today so you can use less electricity or at least spend your funds enjoying the air-conditioner a few minutes longer.
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