Brilio.net - Various types of pans are available on the market, ranging from metal, aluminum, steel, to stainless steel. The choice of material usually considers durability and sturdiness so that it remains durable even when used for a long time. Strong pans are also more in demand because they are not easily damaged when used with iron spatulas.
Despite its good durability, the bottom of the pan is still susceptible to discoloration to black and crusty due to continuous exposure to the stove fire. Burnt stains that accumulate on the bottom of the pan are often difficult to clean, especially if left for a long time. To remove it, soaking in hot water is often done so that the crust is easier to remove.
However, when there is no hot water available or you don't want to bother boiling water, there are still other alternatives that can be tried. One method of cleaning burnt crust was once shared by a netizen through the YouTube channel Pejuang Sehat Tanpa Obat. This method is quite simple because it only uses two kitchen ingredients as an effective solution to restore the cleanliness of the pan.
"These ingredients are intended to destroy stubborn crusts that have been there for a long time," he said, quoted by brilio.net from YouTube Pejuang Sehat Tanpa Obat on Tuesday (11/3).
First, prepare a container and fill it with enough bar soap and bleach. In addition to producing foam and making it easier to clean crust stains, these two ingredients can also remove the rancid smell from burnt crust on the bottom of the pan. Then, mix the bar soap with the two kitchen ingredients in question, namely salt and lime juice to taste. After that, stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
photo: YouTube/Healthy Warrior Without Drugs
Next, pour the cleaning mixture little by little into the bottom of the pan while rubbing it with the remaining lime peel. Rub in a circular motion until the cleaning agent gets all over the bottom of the pan. If so, then rub the bottom of the pan with wire wool until all the crust is gone.
photo: YouTube/Healthy Warrior Without Drugs
The owner of the YouTube account Pejuang Sehat Tanpa Obat said that the bottom of his pan could not be 100 percent shiny because the crust stains were very thick and it took longer to scrub them. Even so, the changes were really visible, the burnt crust stains that were previously very thick are now gone.
If you feel that the bottom of the pan is clean enough, it's time to rinse and dry it before using the pan again for cooking.
photo: YouTube/Healthy Warrior Without Drugs
So, how simple is it to clean the bottom of a frying pan from these crusty stains?
Tricks to make a burnt pan still safe to use again.1. Clean off any burnt crust thoroughly.
Soak the pan in a mixture of hot water and vinegar for a few hours, then scrub the crusty areas using a wire sponge or baking soda to remove the burnt spots.
2. Use lemon juice or salt.
Apply coarse salt or lemon juice to the burnt area, then scrub gently with a brush or sponge to prevent the charred layer from building up and interfering with the cooking process.
3. Coat the surface with oil before use.
After the pan is cleaned, apply a little oil to the inside and outside of the pan, then heat it briefly over low heat to form a protective layer so that it does not burn easily again.
4. Use medium to low heat when cooking.
Avoid using too high a heat which can accelerate the formation of crust on the bottom of the pan, especially if using food that sticks easily.
5. Choose appropriate cooking utensils.
Use a wooden or silicone spatula to prevent scratching the surface of the pan, especially on non-stick pans that have a special coating to prevent food from sticking.
(brl/lut)
