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The Magic Trick of Cleaning Chili Sauce Suddenly Becomes a Trend on Social Media, Young People Rush to Try it But What Are the Results?

A kitchen hack has unexpectedly become a hot trend on social media, with many young people excitedly trying it out.

24 March, 2024

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The trend-making ability of today’s youth cannot be denied, from “Instagrammable” places, trendy foods, popular eating places, to photo trends, now even cleaning tasks and kitchen hacks can become trends. Recently, a kitchen hack has suddenly become a hot trend that many young people are following, and that is how to clean chili sauce in the blink of an eye.

The trick to instantly clean chili sauce is being widely spread on TikTok (Screenshot)

Previously, this kitchen hack had been shared and followed by many international netizens. It originated from the fact that wiping chili sauce can waste a lot of paper, and the wiping action can actually spread the sauce onto the table even more, so this kitchen hack was created. Recently, when a famous TikTok couple named Tra and Trọc performed it, it became a hot trend that attracted many TikTokers and users of TikTok in Vietnam.

To perform this trend, we will need a piece of paper (which can be tissue paper, candle paper…) and a thin and rigid object (most people use a cutting board, some even use a wooden cooking utensil). Then, fold the piece of paper in half onto the cutting board, with half of it holding it underneath and the other half held with your hand above. Next, forcefully move the cutting board towards the spilled chili sauce, while still firmly holding onto the paper. And, surprisingly, all of the sauce will end up neatly on the piece of paper like a magic trick.

The chili sauce is cleaned up like a magic trick (Source: TikTok @kingkook2023, @tramanh2719)

It may seem simple, but not everyone can successfully follow the trend of cleaning chili sauce in their first attempt. There is evidence that some young people have shared that in order to catch the hot trend, they have also failed several times, smearing chili sauce all over… their phone. Or some opinions suggest that all the necessary elements must come together, such as choosing the right type of paper, the right utensil, and exerting the right amount of force when moving the cutting board, fast pulling with the hand…

Not everyone succeeds in catching the trend on their first attempt (Source: TikTok @th.th.th9x)

However, many people believe that if you do this regularly and skillfully, it can truly be a useful kitchen hack that can be applied to cooking tasks, not just to follow trends.

Frequently asked questions

The trick is to use a piece of paper (tissue or candle paper works) and a thin, rigid object like a cutting board. Fold the paper in half, place the cutting board on the fold, and hold the paper taught. Then, quickly and forcefully move the cutting board towards the spilled sauce, and it will neatly collect on the paper.

While it may seem simple, not everyone gets it right on their first try. Some young people have shared their failed attempts, with chili sauce ending up on their phones and other places. It seems that choosing the right paper and applying the correct amount of force are key to success.

Although it started as a viral trend, many people find this kitchen hack genuinely useful for cooking and not just a one-time trend to follow. With practice, it can become a handy skill to have in the kitchen.