Fried food is always a delicious choice for meals, whether it’s fried fish, fried chicken, or pan-fried pork. However, the hot oil splashing out when frying can cause skin burns, create a mess in the kitchen, and result in significant oil loss. To avoid these issues, here are some simple tips you can follow:

1. Use a high-walled pan

• • A high-walled, non-stick pan is a smart choice for frying.
  • It helps you flip food easily, prevents burning and sticking during frying, and enhances the dish’s appearance.
  • Choose a pan with walls at least 5cm high to minimize grease splashing and potential harm.

2. Let the food drain

• • Avoid frying vegetables that have just been washed or defrosted food that still has water.
  • Water and cooking oil are insoluble, so dropping water-laden food into hot oil causes splashing.
  • Dry the food thoroughly using blotting paper or a clean cloth before frying.

3. Add salt before frying

• • After heating the oil in the pan, sprinkle a little salt evenly before adding the food.
  • Salt not only detoxifies the oil but also significantly reduces oil splashing.
  • Use a small amount of salt to avoid altering the dish’s flavor.

4. Rub lemon into the bottom of the pan

• • Rubbing a slice of lemon into the bottom of the pan before adding oil effectively limits grease splashing.
  • Lemon juice creates a steam layer when in contact with hot oil, reducing oil splashing while adding a subtle aroma and tanginess to your food.

5. Apply ginger to the pan

• • Before pouring oil into the pan, use pan-fried ginger to prevent splashing.
  • Wash and dry a ginger root, then cut it into thin slices.
  • Heat the pan, add the ginger slices, and use chopsticks to press and rub them all over the bottom of the pan for about two or three minutes.
  • Remove the ginger slices and proceed with frying as usual.

6. Use flour to absorb less water

• • Adding flour to the food to be fried helps absorb excess water and dry the surface.
  • After adding flour, mix and shake well before frying immediately.
  • The flour creates an outer coating that prevents hot oil from splashing, resulting in evenly cooked and flavorful food.
  • Shake off or remove excess flour to prevent burning during frying.

By following these tips, you can make delicious fried food without worrying about oil splashes. Try them out on your stove for tastier and safer meals every day!