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Brilio.net - Cooking oil is a versatile kitchen ingredient commonly used for frying, sauting, baking, and others. Of all the cooking methods, frying food is the most widely chosen method by most people. In addition to being fast to cook, the results are also crispy and delicious. No wonder cooking oil is always needed in various types of cooking.
However, frying too often makes cooking oil dirty. The oil that was originally clear and yellow, turns dark and cloudy after use. Dirt from leftover fried food accumulates in the oil. Because of its unclean condition, the oil is often thrown away even though it has only been used once. This is certainly quite unfortunate, especially if it is in large quantities.
Actually, used cooking oil can still be reused up to two or three times, if the condition is still good and does not smell. That way, the use of cooking oil can be more economical. The key is to keep the oil clean so that it remains suitable for reuse. So, as long as the oil still looks good and does not produce an unpleasant odor, the oil can still be used for cooking.
Some people have a trick to clean used cooking oil. They add ingredients such as water or sliced onions to the dirty oil. In this way, the dirty oil can be reused without worrying about dirt accumulating. As a result, the oil becomes cleaner and suitable for use again.
However, it doesn't always have to use water or onions, it turns out there are other ways to clear used cooking oil. This method was shared by YouTube user QIMIE channel. In one of the videos he uploaded, this netizen only relies on cornstarch solution . Even without water or onions, the used cooking oil that was previously dirty and blackish becomes clean again. So how do you do it?
At the beginning of the video, he shows the appearance of cooking oil that has been used up for cooking. The color of the cooking oil appears to be jet black.
How to clear cooking oil using corn flour
2023 YouTube/QIMIE channel
To clear it, he immediately poured cooking oil into the pan. Set aside the dirt at the bottom of the jar. Then turn on the stove and heat the cooking oil.
How to clear cooking oil using corn flour
2023 YouTube/QIMIE channel
While waiting for the cooking oil to heat up, prepare the cornstarch solution. Mix the cornstarch and boiled water in a bowl. Stir until the two ingredients are perfectly mixed.
How to clear cooking oil using corn flour
2023 YouTube/QIMIE channel
If the cornstarch dissolves in water, put it in hot cooking oil. Let it sit for a while until the cornstarch solution clumps in the cooking oil.
"All the dirt is stuck to the flour," he said further.
How to clear cooking oil using corn flour
2023 YouTube/QIMIE channel
Once it is deemed sufficient, lift the lumps of cornstarch solution on the surface of the cooking oil using a strainer. Do this until all the lumps of cornstarch solution are gone.
How to clear cooking oil using corn flour
2023 YouTube/QIMIE channel
Finally, turn off the stove and wait for the cooking oil to cool. Once cool, pour the cooking oil into a jar. The result is satisfying because the cooking oil becomes clear again.
How to clear cooking oil using corn flour
2023 YouTube/QIMIE channel
This video by YouTube user QIMIE channel immediately caught attention. It is no wonder that this video has been watched more than 114,000 times and liked by 694 other YouTube accounts.
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