Smoke emitted from cooking oil causes many effects in cooking as well as poses a potential risk to health, especially when the oil is heated at high temperatures.
Accordingly, housewives should refer to and apply some tips for treating cooking oil to help reduce smoke, creating an airy and safe cooking space.
Choosing cooking oil
Each type of cooking oil has its own characteristics, so to limit the smoke point when cooking at high temperatures, housewives should choose oils such as sunflower oil, peanut oil or canola oil, and avoid using olive oil for frying, which will lose the nutritional value of the dish.
Temperature regulation
Boiling oil at too high a temperature not only causes a lot of smoke but also depletes nutrients and creates harmful compounds. When seeing the oil starting to smoke, housewives should reduce the heat to ensure the cooking process is completed safely.
Add salt to oil before frying
A little tip for housewives is that before frying food, add a little salt to cooking oil to help reduce the sharance of the oil as well as limit smoke.
Salt absorbs excess moisture and stabilizes oil temperature, making the frying process safer and more efficient.
Use a suction and ventilation machine
Turning on the inhaler before and after cooking will help remove smoke and grease effectively as well as keep the kitchen space airy.
Make sure the kitchen's ventilation system works best to help reduce smoke accumulation when cooking.
Cleaning up cooking oil residue
The remaining food waste in the oil can cause a lot of smoke when reused, so housewives should clean the oil by using a paper towel or coffee filter paper to filter out the waste.
In addition, mix a spoonful of energy flour with water, pour it into hot oil and stir well; the flour will absorb the residue, making the oil clearer so that it can be used for the next time.
However, recommending housewives to reuse cooking oil many times will be very harmful to the health of users.
Proper storage of cooking oil
The cooking oil should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and high temperatures. Using a closed bottle to prevent air and moisture from penetrating will help maintain oil quality and reduce the risk of smoke when cooking.
