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Prevent Food from Sticking to the Pot While Cooking

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10 October, 2023

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1. Keep food from sticking to the bottom of the pot

Do not use metal scrubbers to clean pots and pans as they can create tiny scratches on the bottom surface. As a result, food will stick to the bottom of the pot and pan during cooking.

Metal utensils should not be used with non-stick pots and pans as they can cause scratches on the non-stick surface.

Season cast iron or carbon steel pots and pans before use. Seasoning pots and pans is quite simple: just heat them up and add a little cooking oil. Wait until the oil is hot, then remove the pot or pan from the heat and clean it. Repeat this oil seasoning process two to three times. If not properly seasoned, the surface of cast iron and stainless steel pots and pans will accumulate more food during the first few uses.

Overcooked food is also more likely to stick.

2. How to prevent food from sticking to the bottom of the pot or pan?

Choose pots and pans of good quality that have the ability to prevent food from accumulating and sticking to the bottom.

Thin-bottomed pots and pans absorb heat faster, making it easier for food to burn and stick. On the contrary, pots and pans with thick bottoms or high non-stick properties help prevent food from sticking to the bottom.

Most cooking recipes will specify the timing for adding ingredients such as oil, flour, etc. Following these instructions will help you successfully cook the dish without worrying too much about food sticking.

Make sure the pots and pans are clean before you need to use them. Residual old layers of food can burn in the next cooking session and cause the food to stick even more. The black marks on the pots and pans are signs of food residue. Clean them thoroughly with a non-abrasive dishwashing solution.

If you are concerned about food sticking while cooking, use more cooking oil.

Try to keep the food at room temperature before putting it in the pot or pan.

Preheat the pot or pan before adding the food, then add a little cooking oil or other fat. Only add the food when the oil is hot. However, this sequence does not apply to non-stick pots and pans because heating them without adding food can damage the non-stick coating.

If the food is burned, let the pot or pan cool completely before soaking it in hot water.