Animal fat oil has numerous health benefits, but some people avoid using it due to its strong odor. There are methods to remove the smell from any dish.
According to the family magazine service of Saed News, many people are switching to natural oils like animal fat oil for cooking due to the harmful effects of palm oils. Although animal fat oil has numerous health benefits, the smell can deter children and adults from eating food cooked with it. Here are some strategies to eliminate the smell of animal fat and oils from food.
Removing the Smell of Animal Fat from Dry Foods like Rice
If you want to use animal fat oil in cooking rice, follow these steps to remove the smell:
Chop one medium onion into thin slices and fry it in animal fat oil.
Once the onions are fried, strain the oil and pour it over the rice. The fried onions help reduce the oil's odor significantly.
Removing the Smell of Animal Fat and Oil from Soupy Dishes
Using Onions
As mentioned, frying onions in animal fat oil helps eliminate the smell. Fry chopped or grated onions in the oil and strain it before using the oil for cooking soupy dishes like broth or stew.
Using Dried Lime and Spices
Another method to remove the smell of animal fat and oil is by using dried lime and aromatic spices such as ginger, coriander seeds, and black pepper in stews and broths.
Using Cinnamon
Cinnamon is one of the best spices to eliminate the smell of animal fat and oil in stews and soupy dishes. In addition to removing the odor, cinnamon enhances the flavor of the dish. However, for stews like gheymeh, using ground cinnamon can alter the taste. Instead, use cinnamon sticks and remove them after half an hour to eliminate the smell.
If the smell is too strong, place a few cinnamon sticks in the oil and heat it in another container. Turn off the heat and let the oil cool. Remove the cinnamon sticks once the oil is cold.
Chef's Tips
In response to some user inquiries about removing the smell of animal fat from broth, if the meat contains animal fat, it's best to use plenty of onions and dried lime to eliminate the smell.
If there's a lot of animal fat, boil the meat in a pot with water to remove the foam, which affects the taste. After a few minutes, strain the meat, rinse it with warm water, and then cook it with onions, chickpeas, and other ingredients in boiling water.
If using animal fat or oils for the first time, gradually add them to your food to get accustomed to the smell and taste. Avoid using animal fat or oils when hosting guests, as they might not enjoy the taste.
