foto: Instagram/@lafina_indonesia
Brilio.net - Cooking simple food can always be relied on when the stomach is hit by hunger. Many people then choose to cook instant noodles because of the practical way to make it. But not only instant noodles, a number of other boiled foods are also no less simple to make.
Talking about boiling food, many people often experience the phenomenon of boiled food falling when drained in the sink. This is certainly very unfortunate because the food becomes dirty and unfit for consumption. Therefore, not a few then choose to just throw it away.
Then to prevent this, draining food is often done with the help of a strainer. The strainer will help hold the food so it doesn't spill. On the other hand, the water that was initially mixed with the food will immediately drain and be thrown into the sink.
Although effective, this strainer also has other impacts. In some cases, draining food with a strainer can cause it to spill if the strainer is not sturdy enough. This can also happen when the hand position is not strong enough when holding the strainer.
photo: Instagram/@lafina_indonesia
Well, to be more effective, you can use a trick done by Instagram user @lafina_indonesia. Through one of the videos uploaded, she admitted to using a simple tool to drain food more easily. Reported by BrilioFood on Sunday (10/11), the tool in question is a toothpick.
photo: Instagram/@lafina_indonesia
So the first thing to pay attention to is the boiling pot. Make sure the pot has a tight and sturdy lid. After that, insert the toothpick or skewer into the lid of the pot. Well, the toothpick will create a gap that allows the water to easily come out.
photo: Instagram/@lafina_indonesia
Next, immediately drain the water into the sink as usual. The position of the pot that is mostly still closed will keep the drained food ingredients from spilling. On the other hand, the water that continues to be poured will be wasted and used up. That way, the food ingredients in it can be immediately transferred into another container to be consumed or cooked again.
According to Instagram user @lafina_indonesia, this method is effective for draining various types of boiled foods. Starting from vegetables , noodles, to cassava. However, one thing to note is that the lid must fit the pan so that it does not come off easily and spill.
"This method can be applied if you want to drain boiled water, such as pasta, for example," said Instagram @lafina_indonesia.
Draining food after boiling can be a challenge, especially to ensure that the food does not spill and remains intact. In addition to using toothpicks, you can apply other tricks when you want to drain food after boiling. Starting from holding the pan firmly and steadily, using a slotted spoon or skimmer, to pouring the boiled water slowly.
In addition, there is an important thing that must also be considered, namely letting the hot steam out first. Before draining, leave the pan open for a while to reduce the hot steam that can make the draining process more difficult. Too much steam can obscure the view and make the pan more difficult to control.
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