You can separate excess oil from cooking using a ladle and decanting techniques.
How to Skim Oil from Cooking
The process of separating oil from your cooking, particularly stews, involves a few straightforward steps. Here's how you can effectively remove that excess oil:
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Using a Ladle:
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Gently push the ladle down into the stew.
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Fill the ladle with the oily liquid.
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Carefully pour the oil either back into the pot if you are trying to re-scoop the oil or decant the oil to remove it.
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Repeat until the desired amount of oil is removed.
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Note: Be careful not to scoop too much of the stew, just the oil, according to the video titled HOW TO SKIM OFF EXCESS OIL FROM YOUR STEW.
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Alternative Method
While a ladle is a common tool, you can also use:
- Decanting: This technique uses the concept that oil is less dense than water or stew. Thus, if you pour a stew into a container and tilt it you may be able to pour off the oil layer.
Why Remove Excess Oil?
- Health: Removing excess oil can reduce fat content.
- Taste: It can improve the overall flavor by removing the oily taste.
- Texture: Reducing oil improves the texture of your dish.
By using these methods, you can easily manage and remove excess oil from your cooking.
