I assume its a superior method of cleaning food than us westerners could wrap our heads around. If there is one thing I know about Indians it's that they are super good at preparing food in a hygienic and clean way, and also cleanliness in general.
U aren't? I laid the sarcasm on so thick and in such a passive aggressive way I almost made myself sick when I read the comment back to myself. Very Reddit of me
Absolutely. It makes everything extremely crunchy.
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apparently both sand or salt can be used depending on what is being cooked. To me this video looks like he's cooking it in sand. Upon further research it seems to be a technique used primarily by India and Indian-adjacent countries
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I assume its a superior method of cleaning food than us westerners could wrap our heads around. If there is one thing I know about Indians it's that they are super good at preparing food in a hygienic and clean way, and also cleanliness in general.
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The Ganges, one of the world's cleanest and most well kept rivers. A marvel of humanity's stewardship over the land.
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Not sure if serious...
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U aren't? I laid the sarcasm on so thick and in such a passive aggressive way I almost made myself sick when I read the comment back to myself. Very Reddit of me
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Always remember to add an /s. It helps our cherished neurodivergent comrades keep up and feel welcome.
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It's called seasoning! It adds to texture and taste! Maybe some of you mayo monkeys should also try it!
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Absolutely. It makes everything extremely crunchy.[this comment was redacted for containing culturally ignorant statement's. Its author is deeply sorry, and ready to donate to a related charity to right the wrongs that have been done]
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it's, unironically, salt
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I know, I just watched the video and have been educated. My previous comment was redacted in light of my newfound knowledge.
Still, no idea what is that they are cooking in that salt.
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Fruit loops
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I now know what he was cooking in that salt.
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don't act like you've never heard of sand/salt/ash roasting
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To be honest I had never seen this done before or heard about it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_salt_frying
apparently both sand or salt can be used depending on what is being cooked. To me this video looks like he's cooking it in sand. Upon further research it seems to be a technique used primarily by India and Indian-adjacent countries
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I've seen sand used for Turkish coffee but never to replace oils traditional use
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I actually kinda want to try this, but with actual food not whatever those colored orbs are
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They're just like unpuffed wheat snacks lol
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Snapshots:
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