With the improvement of people's living standards, food has become an important part of people's pursuit of a better life. In the process of food making, edible oil, as an important seasoning, plays an irreplaceable role.
First of all, cooking oil plays a lubricating role during cooking. When cooking at high temperatures, the water in the food will evaporate quickly, and the lubricating effect of cooking oil can reduce the contact between the food and the bottom of the pan, reducing the occurrence of sticking to the pan. In addition, in cooking methods such as frying and frying, the heat transfer performance of edible oil allows heat to be evenly transferred to the food, maintaining the taste and nutritional value of the food.
Secondly, cooking oil has a flavoring effect in gastronomy. Different kinds of cooking oils have different flavors and nutritional values, such as olive oil, peanut oil, sesame oil, etc., which can add a unique taste and aroma to food during cooking.
In addition, by controlling the oil temperature and using different cooking oils, various flavors of oils can be prepared, such as scallion oil, red oil, etc., which can add color and flavor to various dishes.
Edible oil plays an important role in preserving gastronomy. Many foods require a certain amount of time to settle and cool down after preparation, and cooking oil can form a protective film on the surface of food, preventing the invasion of air and microorganisms, and prolonging the shelf life of food. For example, fried foods such as fried chicken and fried fish are sprinkled with some cooking oil after coming out of the pan to maintain their crispy texture and extend their shelf life.
In addition, edible oil also has a nutritional and health role in gastronomy. Different edible oils are rich in various nutrients, such as unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, etc., which have many benefits for human health. Moderate intake of different types of edible oil can meet the body's demand for fatty acids and vitamins, and prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and other diseases.
In short, edible oil has an irreplaceable role in gastronomy. Whether it's as a lubricant for cooking, a spice for seasoning or a nutritional health boost, cooking oil adds endless possibilities to food.