Brilio.net - Frying chilies can be a challenge in the kitchen, especially when the chilies suddenly explode when exposed to hot oil . This chili explosion is not only surprising, but can also be dangerous because the splashed oil can cause burns. This problem often occurs because the water content in the chili turns into steam when heated, creating pressure inside the chili and eventually exploding.
Fresh chilies generally contain a lot of water in their flesh. When chilies are fried in hot oil, the water inside the chilies boils and turns into steam. Because the skin of the chilies is quite thick and does not open easily, this steam is trapped inside. The pressure from the increasing steam eventually causes the chilies to explode, which can cause hot oil to splash everywhere.
To avoid this explosion, there are several steps that can be taken before frying the chili. One of them is to make a hole or cut a little in the skin of the chili before frying, so that the steam can escape easily without causing an explosion. Although it is quite effective, this takes time, especially if you want to fry a lot of chili.
Instead, you can use a trick practiced by Instagram user @ummubalqishaura. Through one of the videos she uploaded, she admitted to only using one additional kitchen spice. Reported by BrilioFood on Monday (2/9), the kitchen ingredient in question is salt.
photo: Instagram/@ummubalqishaura
Well, how to use it is quite easy. First, heat the oil in a frying pan, then sprinkle a little salt and stir until evenly distributed. When it is hot, add the chili and other ingredients to be fried.
photo: Instagram/@ummubalqishaura
Then fry as usual until cooked. When fried, the chili will be calmer and will not make the oil explode. That way, you can fry it safely. When it is cooked, remove and drain.
"The salt in the oil can help absorb the moisture from the chilies that causes the explosion. This is because salt has hygroscopic properties, which means it can absorb moisture from the chilies," explained Instagram @ummubalqishaura.
photo: Instagram/@ummubalqishaura
Since it was uploaded on Friday (30/8), this video on how to fry chilies has been watched more than 65 thousand times. It is no wonder that many other Instagram users are interested and also provide direct responses in the comments column. Most of these netizens admitted that they had just found out about this useful trick.
" Wow, ma'am, usually I tear it a little, but this time I don't need to, " said Instagram user @bekal_bunda_adels.
" Alhamdulillah, thank you umm, finally I don't wear a helmet anymore when frying chilies, " said Instagram @aishyi_cooking.
" The best Umm wkwkwk so far when frying chilies I use my shield ," said Instagram @aku_april86.
" Wow, thanks for the tips, I'm really afraid of frying catfish, cue fish and chilies ," wrote the Instagram account @ratna.jayanti.549.