Why do you need oil to cook eggs and such?!
Why do you need oil to cook eggs and such?
What does the oil do?
Additional Details4 weeks ago
WHAT???? You don't need oil...??? =( my whole lifes been a lie...
haha, seriously thats new to me, I always just figured it was quintessential
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4 weeks ago
WHAT???? You don't need oil...??? =( my whole lifes been a lie...
haha, seriously thats new to me, I always just figured it was quintessential
Any fat used for frying eggs and such has four main purposes: flavor, stick-resistance, heat transfer, and moisture retention.
Fats are the primary carriers of flavor. Oils carry the flavors present but are often neutral and don't add any flavor themselves. Exceptions would include good olive oil and sesame oil which are often used for flavor. Fats also minimize sticking on non-stick skillets by coating proteins and carbohydrates... minimizing their contact with the hot metal. They also provide a good medium for the transfer of heat and they add a water-resistant layer that tends to lock in moisture and minimize burning.
You do not have to use fats, but used correctly, they greatly improve your foods.
you don't...I mean you might like something in the pan if you are frying it on a pan that is not non stick....but other wise I cannot think of why you would need oil.
It prevents the eggs from sticking to the pan and also prevents eggs from burning on the bottom and being raw on top.
Gives it a nicer taste, i usually use Lard but its hard to get Lard because it comes from Russia and only Russia, sometimes its hard to find so i just by some cheap oil and use that.
You don't, oil simply keeps the egg from sticking to the pan, if you have a good nonstick pan there is no need for oil.
Keeps it from sticking to the pan....you could use cooking spray but oil does add flavor.
Oil prevents the eggs, etc from sticking to the pan.
it makes it so the eggs don't stick to the pan, and keeps it from burning. Also, the oil is easier to heat up, and helps cook the eggs faster
It's to help the food from sticking to the pan. If you don't want to use oil you can use butter. They also have cooking sprays that are for this purpose, like Pam. Some are fat free for those who don't like the fat and calories associated with oil and butter. You can also just get some really good non-stick pans. But makes sure not to use metal spatulas on it or else you will take off the Teflon.
The oil is a non stick element and a way of transfering heat to the food.
Oil is used as a lubricant and stops the eggs (or whatever) from sticking to the pan. If you are not a fan of oil, you can also use a little bit of butter, non-stick spray or trans-fat free spread. If you use a nice non-stick pan, you can get away with only using a little of whatever it is you choose.
Happy cooking!
An edible barrier is needed to prevent them from sticking to the pan. The 'barrier' actually works to disperse the heat evenly between the hot pan and the egg. It needs to be edible because you are going to consume some of it, and many add flavor. You could use a small amount of water with a medium heat (as long as the water doesn't evaporate) to do the same thing.
It cooks it faster, helps it not stick to the pan, and helps it (the food item) cook all the way without getting burnt, or raw.
you can use butter and lard all so.It helps so food don't stick to pan.It gives food more taste and helps to evenly good food at same tempter
Well, all you have to do is try to cook some eggs without oil. They will stick like nobody's business. You may encounter a really good nonstick pan that, if you use low enough heat, will enable you to make eggs without oil. But, that is very rare. You don't need to use a lot of oil, though. Just enough to coat the bottom of the pan.
PS: I usually use butter, not oil. Tastes a million times better.
You don't need oil to cook eggs, you can use a little bit of butter. To give it flavor and to keep the eggs from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
so they don't stick to the pan
so the eggs don't stick to the pan but if you have a really good non-stick pan then you won't need the oil :)
so that it doesn't stick to pan