Can the oil used for frying still be used

Every household has times when they fry things, and there are many foods that can be fried, such as fried fish, fried meat, fried shrimp, etc., but can the oil used for frying still be used? The oil used for frying is generally the cooking oil we use. Some are peanut oil, some are soybean oil, and some are blended oil. But no matter what kind of oil you use, you should pay attention to whether the oil is still relatively clear after frying. If it is turbid, it is best to pour it out.

Judging whether the oil can be used again by its color

It’s not that the oil used for frying is inedible, but it is not suitable for cooking again at high temperatures. Of course, the key point is that you should check whether the frying oil is edible. If after frying, the oil becomes very dark in color, very viscous, and contains many impurities, it is recommended that you do not use it anymore. If the oil is not too dark in color, not too thick and has few impurities, it can still be eaten. Before use, the oil should be left to stand for a while to allow the residue to settle, and the turbid oil with residue should be discarded.

Of course, there are several things to be aware of when consuming such oil. First, it should be stored in a light-proof and sealed environment; second, it should be used up as soon as possible; third, high-temperature heating should be avoided. This is because leftover oil from frying food is more likely to become rancid than new oil, and light, contact with air, and high temperature will accelerate the rancidity and decomposition of oil, producing rancid odors and products that affect health.

The remaining oil can be used for salad dressing or cooking

Since the leftover oil has been cooked at high temperature, it is definitely unscientific to use it for cooking. So how should it be reused?

First, when making dumplings, buns, and other foods, use leftover oil to make stuffing. The heating temperature of these foods will not exceed 100 degrees, so it is a good opportunity to make rational use of leftover oil.

Second, when making pulled noodles, ramen and other pasta at home, you usually need to apply oil on the outside of the dough. It is okay to use leftover oil at this time.

Third, when mixing cold dishes, you can slightly heat the remaining oil and use it as sesame oil. Don’t think that you have to use sesame oil when mixing cold dishes. You should know that in many places, people prefer to use hot oil to stimulate the aroma of cold dishes rather than sesame oil.

Fourth, when making stew, if there is no oil at all and the taste is not ideal, you can add some leftover oil to make the stew more delicious.

Fifth, when cooking, you can use a small amount of new oil to sauté the pan first. After the main ingredients are put into the pan, add an appropriate amount of remaining oil. This way, the temperature of the remaining oil entering the pan will not be too high, and the utilization rate of the remaining oil will be improved.