Without rubbing with wire wool, this trick for cleaning burnt stains on the bottom of a frying pan is effective, plus 1 kitchen ingredient

foto: YouTube/Brian The Food Boy

It's true that the results are not like you just bought it, but they are effective in removing burnt crust that disturbs the appearance.

Brilio.net - A frying pan is a type of cooking equipment that is quite often used for sauting and frying. Because it is used almost every day, the frying pan becomes prone to getting dirty. Moreover, the bottom of the pan can turn black over time due to exposure to stove fire.

Burnt spots on the bottom of the pan also make it look dirty and dull. If the stain is not cleaned immediately, it can hinder the cooking process. The burnt spots will build up and become a thick crust that blocks the stove's flame so that the cooking ingredients take longer to cook.

To overcome this problem, some people will clean burnt stains on the bottom of the pan with toothpaste. However, if you don't want your stock of toothpaste to go to waste, you can also try a trick shared by YouTube user Brian The Food Boy.

Through one of his uploads, he admitted that he used simple ingredients found in the kitchen. Reported by BrilioFood from YouTube Brian The Food Boy on Tuesday (12/3), the ingredients used were salt, baking soda and dish soap as the first step. Curious about how?

photo: YouTube/Brian The Food Boy

First of all, prepare the pan to be washed. Position the bottom of the pan on top. Then pour the salt evenly all over the bottom of the pan. Then he also added enough baking soda and dish soap.

photo: YouTube/Brian The Food Boy

Stir the three ingredients until evenly mixed. Next, cover the bottom of the pan with kitchen tissue.

"Then we cover it with kitchen tissue and drop in vinegar. After that we wait 2 hours," said YouTube account owner Brian The Food Boy, explaining the last additional kitchen ingredient used, vinegar.

photo: YouTube/Brian The Food Boy

After leaving it for 2 hours, the YouTube user removed the tissue, but the burnt stains on the bottom of the pan had not completely disappeared. Therefore, he used a dishwashing sponge to scrub the bottom of the pan with the rough part of the sponge.

"It turned out that when I removed the tissue, it wasn't much different from before. I rubbed it with the rough part of the sponge for 10-15 minutes," he continued.

photo: YouTube/Brian The Food Boy

After scrubbing with a sponge for 10-15 minutes, the bottom of the pan started to look bright again. Even though it doesn't shine like new, the burnt marks have already faded.

"It's pretty clean, although it doesn't look really new," he concluded.

So, are you interested in trying this trick for cleaning burnt stains? Taking a peek at the YouTube user's account, the video he uploaded of cleaning the frying pan's bottom has been watched 26 thousand times.

Choosing the right frying pan is an important step to achieving good cooking results. Here are some tips for choosing a frying pan that suits your needs:

1. Pan Material.

- Carbon Steel: Carbon steel woks have high durability and good heat conductivity. Make sure to choose a pan with a safe non-stick coating.
- Stainless Steel: Stainless steel pans are corrosion resistant, light, and do not react with food. Choose a pan with a thick bottom for better heat conductivity.
- Aluminum: Aluminum frying pans have light weight and good heat conductivity. It is better to choose one that is coated with a non-stick layer or a material that does not react with food.

2. Non-Stick Coating:
- Make sure the non-stick coating used is safe for health. Ceramic or titanium coatings are often considered safer than some traditional non-stick materials.

3. Size and Shape:
- Choose a pan with a size that suits your cooking needs. Larger woks allow cooking more food at once.
- A frying pan with higher sides or a frying pan shape with a flat bottom can be suitable for cooking various types of dishes.

4. Cover the Pan:
- A frying pan lid can help maintain heat and cook food faster. Make sure the wok lid is designed with quality and fits perfectly.

5. Handle or Grip:
- Make sure the pan handle is designed not to get hot, so you can hold it comfortably during the cooking process. The ergonomic handle helps make it easier to use.

6. Material Thickness:
- Pans with thick bottoms are generally better for even heat conductivity. This helps prevent food from burning or sticking to one side of the pan.

7. Care and Maintenance:
- Be sure to read the care instructions provided by the manufacturer. Some woks may require special care to keep them durable and functioning well.

(brl/tin)