Comment on YSK You don't need Teflon pans for nonstick
pupbiru@aussie.zone 15 hours agoslightly wet your fingers and flick little drops of water into the oil for the same “fizzy” test for regular oil… it’s not enough water to be problematic, but plenty enough to give you a light to heavy fizz to tell you how hot the pan is
chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world 14 hours ago
I have used the water drop trick occasionally. Usually I cook an egg at higher temperature though. I wait until the oil smokes and fry it to get a golden brown crispy bottom. My favourite egg to throw on a noodle or rice bowl.
endeavor@sopuli.xyz 9 hours ago
I wait for water beads to dance arund on metal and then turn down the heat and wait a few mins. I put on oil and roll it around to ensure every pore is hit and then slap the egg on. That way you can use lower temperature.
Ive found when oil shimmers it is hot enough to not stick, but its not reliable.
chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world 6 hours ago
Generally my crispy egg method causes the egg to stick but then it releases!