Follow up – Ali Mualla:
No matter how health conscious we are, it’s hard to resist the temptation of crunchy appetizers like oiled pancakes and snacks, and most people give in to the temptation but later feel guilty regarding ruining their diet plans.
To avoid any negative effects on health, the Times of India has listed a number of ways in which foods can reduce the absorption of oil while frying, as follows:
1. Choose a clean frying pan.
Choose a clean, stainless steel frying pan and make sure that it does not contain streaks or burnt layers of food, especially if you plan to cook pancakes or snacks dipped in flour, as this leads to excessive absorption of oil and spoils the flavor of the food, in addition to that, the deposits in the pan can They stick to the pancakes, make frying difficult and cause more oil to be absorbed.
2. Be careful not to coat the pies with too much flour.
If you want to reduce the absorption of oil in pancakes or snacks, be sure to cover them with a thin mixture of all-purpose flour, rice flour, or cornmeal as they contain gluten, which helps bind snacks and reduce oil absorption. Too much flour leads to excessive absorption of the oil.
3. Boil foods before frying.
To reduce the absorption of oil in fried foods, the best way is to partially boil vegetables or meat before frying.
4. Wipe off the oil with paper towels.
Excess oil on foods can be wiped off with paper towels or tissues, to reduce excess oil consumption.
5. High temperature.
Check the oil temperature before frying snacks. Cooking at a high temperature helps reduce oil absorption. The best way to do this is to keep a kitchen thermometer on hand before frying your snacks. This not only ensures that the food is cooked perfectly from the inside out, but At the same time it makes the food crisp and not greasy.
6. Use of carbonated liquids.
Another easy way to reduce oil absorption is to add a small amount of carbonated liquid or baking soda to the mixture. This helps release gas bubbles, which also reduces oil absorption during frying.
