How do I get started if I just learn to cook? 10 days of hot topics and practical guides across the Internet
Recently, discussions on "newbies learning to cook" have soared on social media and food platforms. The following is a compilation and analysis of hot topics across the Internet in the past 10 days, combined with structured data to provide systematic guidance for beginners.
1. Hot topic rankings (last 10 days)

| Ranking | Topic keywords | search volume index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zero-fail home cooking | 1,250,000 | Douyin/Xiaohongshu |
| 2 | Kitchen tool pit avoidance | 980,000 | Station B/Zhihu |
| 3 | 3-Minute Prep Tips | 875,000 | Kuaishou/Weibo |
| 4 | Takeaway Alternative Recipes | 760,000 | Kitchen APP |
| 5 | Using frozen ingredients | 650,000 | WeChat public account |
2. List of essential tools for novices
| Tool type | Recommended models | price range | Frequency of use |
|---|---|---|---|
| non stick pan | Supor red dot | 150-300 yuan | daily |
| Kitchen knife | Dengjia knife 9 chromium | 80-200 yuan | daily |
| electronic scale | Xiangshan EK3550 | 30-60 yuan | 3 times a week |
| Silicone spatula | King of Cooking | 15-40 yuan | daily |
| timer | Xiaomi Smart | 49 yuan | 5 times a week |
3. Top 5 Novice-Friendly Recipes
According to the collection statistics of Xiachuchang APP in the past 10 days:
| dish name | preparation time | Difficulty factor | Key Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato scrambled eggs | 5 minutes | ★☆☆☆☆ | Add cooking wine to eggs to remove the smell |
| Lettuce with oyster sauce | 3 minutes | ★☆☆☆☆ | Blanch for no more than 30 seconds |
| Shredded potatoes | 8 minutes | ★★☆☆☆ | Soak in water to remove starch |
| Steamed eggs | 10 minutes | ★★☆☆☆ | 1:1.5 egg to water ratio |
| Braised chicken wings | 15 minutes | ★★★☆☆ | Wipe dry before frying |
4. Analysis of Common Failure Causes
Combined with Zhihu hot post discussion data:
| Question type | frequency of occurrence | solution |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients put into the pot in the wrong order | 43% | Remember the principle of "hard first, soft later" |
| Improper fire control | 35% | Principles for starting small and medium fires |
| Seasoning ratio imbalance | 22% | Use a standard measuring spoon |
5. Suggestions on learning paths
1.first week: Focus on 3 basic dishes (such as scrambled eggs, blanched vegetables, boiled noodles), master the oil temperature judgment and basic seasoning
2.second week: Try combination cooking (such as meat and vegetable combinations) and learn ingredients pre-processing techniques
3.Week 3: Challenge dishes that require step-by-step operations (such as frying first and then stewing) to develop process management skills
4.Week 4: Adjust the menu according to the season and start trying personalized and improved recipes
6. Recommended learning resources
| Platform | Account/column | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Station B | Food writer Wang Gang | A professional chef’s perspective |
| Douyin | Lazy rice APP official | 1 minute short video tutorial |
| little red book | Xiaobai Kitchen Diary | Failure case review |
By mastering these hot topics and systematic methods, you can complete the transformation from a kitchen novice to a home-cooking expert within 30 days. rememberCooking is both science and art, Strictly follow the recipe in the early stage, and you can boldly innovate after you become proficient.
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