Technically, it’s science, not magic.
One second you’re innocentlywashing dishes, and next, you’re running over to a steaming stovetop.
It’s simple but can help postpone a surprise stovetop mess in the heat of the moment.
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All you need is your trusty wooden mixing spoon.
It might seem silly, but we don’t make the rules.
Why does this happen?
The answer is two-fold.
Firstly, the wood acts as a water repellant on the already-unstable bubbles.
As a result, it causes them to destabilize and stop rising.
Salt the Water
If you are cooking pasta, salt your water before adding anything else.
With more salt, the water will not bubble as high.
A silicone stopper can also be a splatter guard when frying or as a microwave cover.
confirm to check the temperature limits and instructions on your specific stopper.
Per your new kitchen trick, you’ll undoubtedly use a wooden spoon for more than just mixing.
