Tasting Before the Meal
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Question
Preparing a meal and planning to wash hands and establish a meal. Is it permissible to "sneak" a taste during preparation, as chefs do, or would that be an unnecessary blessing since I plan to wash my hands and the food will be part of the meal? Thank you
Answer
Peace and blessings
When there is a need to taste, to know the flavor and if seasoning needs to be added, it is permitted.
If there is no need to taste, and you can start the meal immediately, you should wash your hands and there will be no need to bless in vain.
However, if the time for the meal has not yet arrived, or you need to delay until the cooking is finished, etc., and you wish to eat from the dish now, it is permitted to bless and taste.