Fried food holds a sweet spot in Indian cuisine. Be it some crispy pakoras or puffed puris, soft aloo tikkis or crunchy papads – there are so many deep fried dishes that we love to enjoy. A common problem we face after frying is how to dispose of the cooking oil after use. This is because the oil can be toxic once used and can also increase the amount of trans-fats in the body. Thus, it is best to dispose of the oil rather than reusing it in cooking to avoid its harmful effects. But what’s the right way to throw away cooking oil? A video that has gone viral recently explains a very simple trick to safely dispose of cooking oil without any hassle. Take a look:
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The video was shared on Instagram reels by UK blogger @washy_wash_cleantok and has gone viral in no time. Since being posted it has garnered over 8.2 million views and 108k likes.
In the clip, the blogger reveals an easy trick to destroy cooking oil. He simply mixed soda bicarbonate or baking soda in a pan with used cooking oil. This changed the nature of the oil and turned it into a solid pulp that could be thrown away by mashing it together. The blogger suggested using baking paper for this purpose. He also said that this hack was better than the insert used cooking oil down the drain and clog it. “Don’t pour used cooking oil down your drain. Try this easy hack. Add soda bicarbonate or soda crystals, mix it all together and pack in baking paper,” the blogger wrote in her caption.
How simple and convenient, isn’t it? Instagram users were impressed by the quick and easy hack to dispose of cooking oil. One user wrote, “This is a great tip, while another said, “Great idea, thanks for sharing.” Some other people too. gave their own suggestions and suggestions for settling of cooking oil. One user wrote, “Good to know! We recycle ours, but if that’s not possible, it’s good to have an alternative.”
What did you think of the viral hack of cooking oil disposal? Tell us in the comments.
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