Not only does it make cooking easier, this is a really smart hidden function of the frying pan handle

foto: Facebook/Nada Ervina

Makes your job of wrapping food much easier.

Brilio.net - When busy in the kitchen, small things can sometimes be big solutions. Including when you have to wrap soupy foods one by one, such as for sale, provisions, or sharing with neighbors. This process is often troublesome because the hands must be alert to hold the plastic while pouring hot soup. Not to mention the risk of spilling or tearing the plastic because it is not strong enough to hold the weight of the food.

However, who would have thought, there is a simple trick that can make this process much easier. This trick was shared by Facebook account Nada Ervina, which shows another function of the pan handle. Not only as a handle when cooking, the pan handle can be used to support plastic food wrappers, especially soupy foods. Without the need for additional tools, the activity of wrapping food can be neater and faster.

Most pans have long handles with small holes at the end. Usually, these holes are used to hang the pan on the kitchen wall. But it turns out, the holes can also function as plastic supports, you know.

In the right way, the plastic wrap can be hung on this handle. The plastic will open wide, so you can pour food into it more stably and safely. No need for help from others to hold the plastic, just one hand pours food, the other adjusts the contents.

This method is suitable for those of you who often divide cooking into several portions. Either for selling food, sharing takjil, or just stocking food at home. Here's how to use a frying pan handle as a food wrapper:

Steps:

1. Make sure the pan is cold.

It is important that the handle is also cool and safe to use. Do not use a pan that has just been used for cooking, especially if it is still hot.

2. Prepare food plastic.

Use small to medium sized clear plastic, according to the portion of food you want to wrap.

3. Hang the plastic on the end of the pan handle.

Open the plastic mouth, then hook the top into the handle hole. The plastic will hang and stay open.

4. Pour the food slowly.

Use a ladle or large spoon to scoop food into the plastic. Because the plastic hangs steady, it's easier to pour food without spilling.

5. Lift and tie the plastic as usual.

Once the contents are sufficient, remove the plastic from the handle and tie it with a rubber band or plastic string. Repeat this step for the next portion.

- Use good quality plastic.

Avoid plastic that is thin or leaks easily, especially if it is used for hot food.

- Fill just enough.

Don't fill it too full so that the plastic doesn't tear easily when lifted.

- Wait for the food to warm up a little.

Avoid pouring freshly cooked and still very hot food directly into plastic.

- Prepare a base container under the plastic.

If you are worried about the plastic spilling, put a small bowl or basin underneath just in case.

This simple trick may seem trivial, but its benefits are real in the kitchen. Here are some of the advantages of using pan handles as plastic supports:

- Efficient and energy saving.

You can work alone without having to bother asking for help from other people.

- Food goes in neatly and doesn't spill easily.

Plastic that hangs stably will not move easily when food is poured into it.

- Avoid direct contact with hot plastic.

It's safer, especially if you're in a hurry to pack a lot of food.

Here are some examples of types of food that are often wrapped in plastic and you can practice them directly:

- Tamarind vegetable soup
- Chicken soup
- Tofu and tempeh stew
- Chicken porridge
- Chicken braised in coconut milk
- Rawon
- Curry
- Fried potatoes with chili sauce

This trick is also suitable for solid foods such as uduk rice, yellow rice, and side dishes, as long as the texture of the food allows it to fit into the plastic without spilling.

Not all pans have holes in the handle, but most modern aluminum and Teflon pans have a small hole at the end of the handle. Make sure the pan:

- Has a long handle with a hole at the end
- Made of lightweight and easy to move material
- Do not use it in hot conditions when wrapping food.

If you don't have a pan with a hole in the handle, you can also use a ladle or other kitchen utensil that can support plastic using a similar principle.

(brl/tin)