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Brilio.net - When frying, sometimes the oil becomes foamy . This could be because there are certain ingredients in the dish being fried, for example eggs, flour, spices, and so on.
The foam that appears in this oil will definitely interfere with the cooking process . The reason is, it becomes difficult for you to detect when the fried food will be cooked because it is covered in foam. That's why it's important to remove the foam in cooking oil while cooking.
One of the most popular tricks for dealing with foamy oil is adding garlic to it. However, netizens on the Instagram account @casanaf_ have a different trick. After investigating, this woman used another kitchen spice which was no less effective in removing foam from oil when used for frying.
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Tricks so that cooking oil doesn't foam and remains clear when used.
Taking a peek at @casanaf_'s Instagram upload, this netizen said, you only need salt to make the oil not foam or remain clear. The trick is to first heat the oil over medium stove heat, then sprinkle the oil with a pinch of salt.
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Wait a few moments until the oil is hot enough. Next, increase the heat on the stove for 3 to 5 seconds. Then lower the stove heat again and the cooking oil is ready to be used again for cooking.
"The foam in the oil will decrease by itself," emphasized the owner of the Instagram account @casanaf_, quoted by BrilioFood on Friday (24/5).
photo: Instagram/@casanaf_
So, even without onions, you can still deal with foamy cooking oil, right? Taking a peek at @casanaf_'s Instagram upload which has been watched 245 thousand times, quite a few other netizens are inspired by this trick, you know.
"How come I tried the foamy oil in Garemin, it didn't work," asked Instagram @hnf_shhhh and got a reply from the video owner, "Try increasing the heat for 3-5 seconds first."
"Yesterday I threw away my oil because it was foaming ," said Instagram @rumah_bumii.
"Thanks for the tip, sis... once when I was frying skin crackers, the oil was really foamy," wrote Instagram @farida7511.
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How to clean dirty cooking oil.
Cleaning dirty cooking oil so it can be reused requires several steps to ensure the oil is safe and of good quality. Here are some methods you can try.
1. Basic filtering.
- Let the cooking oil cool after use.
- Use a muslin cloth, clean cotton cloth, or filter paper (coffee filter) to filter food residue and large particles.
2. Sedimentation and re-filtration.
- Let the oil cool and let it sit for several hours or overnight so that the particles settle to the bottom of the container.
- Once the particles have settled, slowly pour the oil into another container, leaving the sediment at the bottom of the first container.
3. Using activated charcoal.
- Let the oil cool.
- Add activated charcoal to the oil (about 1 tablespoon of charcoal for every 1 liter of oil).
- Heat the oil and activated charcoal at low temperature for about 30 minutes. Stir periodically.
- Filter the oil using a muslin cloth or filter paper to remove charcoal particles and other impurities.
4. Using potatoes.
- Let the oil cool.
- Cut the potatoes into several large pieces.
- Put the potato pieces in the oil and heat until the potatoes turn brown. The potatoes will absorb the odors and dirt in the oil.
- Remove the potatoes and filter the oil using a cloth or filter paper.
5. Store oil that has been cleaned.
- Store the cleaned oil in a clean and dry container.
- Make sure the container is tightly closed to prevent air from entering which can speed up the oxidation process.
- Store in a cool and dark place.
Additional tips.
- Avoid using oil that has been used many times because the quality will decrease and can be dangerous for health.
- If the oil has changed color to very dark or has a rancid smell, you should not use it again.
By following these steps, you can extend the life of cooking oil while maintaining its quality and safety.
(brl/lut)
