1. Stir the pot/pan
Stirring the pot/pan while cooking will help you prevent burnt spots. By stirring, you are avoiding prolonged high heat in one spot. Make sure you stir the pot/pan over the stove with the flame temperature.
2. Dealing with burnt food
For burnt food, you need to handle the pan quickly to prevent it from affecting the following dishes. Take the pot/pan off the stove, add a cup of cold water into the pan. Then put it back on the stove and simmer the water with medium flame. Use a metal spoon to gently scrape off the burnt spot. Be gentle to avoid damaging the pan.
3. Stir frequently while cooking
It is important while cooking sauces to stir continuously until turning off the heat. If the food sits for too long, it will result in burnt spots and affect the taste of the dish.
4. Adjust the cooking heat to the appropriate level
If you are cooking a sauce with ingredients like sugar, milk, cheese, etc. at a high temperature, it is easy to cause burnt spots. Therefore, you should adjust the flame when cooking at the appropriate heat. You can also use a heat diffuser to easily control the temperature from low to medium.
5. Preheat the oil in the pan
The first step before stir-frying is to preheat the oil in the pan at a low to medium heat. You can use lard or lightly coat the pan with cooking oil beforehand to create a perfect non-stick layer. This method helps you avoid leaving burnt spots during the cooking process.
6. For regular pans, use animal fat
For non-stick pans, you can use lard or bacon fat to create a non-stick layer. First, heat the pan in the oven at 121 degrees Celsius for about 15 minutes. Next, remove the pan from the oven and evenly spread a liquid layer of fat on the surface of the pan. Then put the pan back in the oven for about 2 hours. Repeat this process 1-2 more times, and you can use the pan for cooking. At that time, the layer of fat has completely permeated the small holes of the pan, helping you stir-fry the food without worrying about burnt spots.
7. Clean the pan before use
In addition to cleaning the stove, you should also clean the pot or pan before use. Some leftover food may stick to the bottom or between the gaps of the pan, causing burnt spots when cooking. It is best to choose a non-stick pan with a porcelain coating on the outside for easy cleaning.
8. Use a non-stick pan
The non-stick coating on the surface of the pan helps limit the occurrence of burnt spots. You can stir-fry and sauté without worrying about damaging or losing the taste of the food. Additionally, the non-stick layer of the pan helps save cooking oil and brings healthy and delicious dishes.
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