If you've ever needed to make pasta, heat milk, or boil water for any preparation, you've certainly suffered when the liquid came to a boil, overflowed and dirty the stove, right?
Thinking about it, today we will present you with two tips on how to prevent boiling liquids from spilling from the pan.
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Wooden spoon: An excellent ally to avoid dirt on the stove
The wooden spoon is a utensil made of wood which, in turn, is a thermal insulator. In other words, it is a material that does not conduct heat or electricity. In this way, when the water boils, starts to rise in the pan and comes into contact with the wooden utensil, it is cooled and does not boil over, as the steam is dissipated.
How to use a wooden spoon to prevent liquids from spilling out of the pan?
With the liquid boiling in the pan, just place the wooden spoon resting on the edge of the pan, crossing it from end to end. With this, you will prevent the liquid from overflowing when boiling and causing a big mess on your stove.
How to use a saucer to prevent liquids from spilling out of the pan?
The saucer porcelain manages to regulate the boiling point (boiling), allowing the liquid to boil evenly and without causing dirt on the stove. So, place a saucer facing downwards at the bottom of the pan you are going to use and, on top, the liquid you intend to heat. Know that this tip is great for those who want to make dulce de leche.
Extra tip: Leave the pan uncovered
In some situations you can leave the pot uncovered so the boiling liquid won't boil over. This is ideal for when you are making pasta, for example.
However, it is worth remembering that food takes longer to cook with the pan uncovered and, therefore, you may end up wasting a lot of gas.