As of: February 29, 2024, 3:19 p.m
By: Sarah Isele
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Do you absolutely need cooking oil for cooking and frying or does something else work too?
In fact, there is an all-rounder that fries as well as oil.
For everyone who wants to save money when buying cooking oil or simply eat a little less greasy food, reduce their daily calorie intake or both, there is a recommended, healthy and inexpensive trick.
Surname |
sunflower oil |
raw material plant |
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) |
Origin |
Achene (fruits) |
Color |
light yellow |
Can you fry meat with water?
For anyone who is looking for a substitute for cooking oils such as sunflower oil and at the same time wants to reduce their calorie intake, frying with mineral water instead of fat is a real insider tip.
This idea may sound unusual at first, but it has proven to be effective.
A small amount of mineral water, no more than two to three tablespoons, is enough to form a layer in the pan that prevents the food from sticking.
Similar to what happens when using oil.
The carbon dioxide bubbles in the water also help to lift the food from the bottom of the pan.
If the water evaporates too quickly, you can add it a teaspoon at a time.
What can you fry with mineral water?
To use this technique, you need a pan with a coating to prevent the food from sticking.
There is also the option of having old pans recoated or using durable frying foil.
This saves money and conserves resources.
Users report positive experiences, such as with fried eggs and omelettes that were prepared in a coated pan without fat and still delivered excellent results, but were significantly lower in fat.
While smaller amounts of water enable a golden brown crust, too much water tends to steam the food.
If you prefer not to experiment with water, you can also choose one of these alternatives to sunflower oil and use it.
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Oil instead of water works with more seasoning
“We, who are of retirement age, cook and fry without oil, salt or cane sugar.
If you sauté onions in a pan with soy sauce or wine, vegetable broth or even water, the onions become caramelized,” comments Smarticular user Bernie.
“That doesn’t mean we live without healthy fat.
Instead of oil, we use nuts, nut butter, ground hemp seeds, linseeds or sesame.”
Adding two to three teaspoons of soy sauce can enrich the flavor.
Since fat is an important flavor carrier, it makes sense to season the dish well.
Another advantage of the mineral water method is that there are no grease splashes on the stovetop, which makes cleaning easier.
If the stove does get dirty, baking soda is recommended as a strong cleaning agent.
Mineral water can not only replace cooking oil
Not only when frying, but also when baking, mineral water can replace cooking oil and even milk, which not only saves calories but also saves money.
Water is a suitable alternative to fat for desserts and baked goods.
Water or mineral water can also be used for recipes that require milk.
However, the amount of water should be less than that of milk in the original recipe.
An example of this are egg pancakes, where milk is completely avoided and mineral water can be used instead.
This not only saves calories, but also money.
If you want to use oil not only for cooking but also in the household, you can stick to the multi-talented olive oil.
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This article was machine-edited and carefully checked by editor Sarah Isele before publication.