On a pack of bamboo skewers it says they need to be soaked before use. Why is this?
2007-05-14 06:34:28 · 23 answers · asked by L Shann1 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
IT KEEPS THE FOOD FROM STICKING AND THE SKEWERS FROM BURNING
2007-05-14 08:30:44 · answer #1 · answered by whateverbabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So they don't burn.
You can also wrap a piece of tinfoil around the end with no food on it but still soak the skewers before using.
2007-05-14 06:39:59 · answer #2 · answered by sonnyboy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are dry, and you are going to put them over some hot coals...what happens to dry wood and heat? FIRE!
Bamboo soaks up the water, thus not burning for some time when it goes over the heat.
2007-05-14 06:38:03 · answer #3 · answered by cat14675 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This keeps them from charring when you cook with them. The wood can begin to burn without soaking, which can give the food a burnt taste
2007-05-14 06:37:15 · answer #4 · answered by caleythia1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just simply soak them in water. You need to do it for at least 30 minutes to keep them from burning when you put them on the grill.
2016-05-17 23:28:00 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are using it on a grill, it will prevent it from burning away before the food is cooked.
2007-05-14 06:36:28 · answer #6 · answered by qweezyq 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Helps to keep them from burning up on the grill.
2007-05-14 06:36:09 · answer #7 · answered by nosycap9 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To prevent splintering, and to prevent burning or charring on the grill.
2007-05-14 06:42:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that means before you use them to cook with. Such as on the grill or whatever. It's so they won't burn.
2007-05-14 06:36:15 · answer #9 · answered by Todd B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So they don't ignite and burn away. Wet wood will not burn, it may scorch a little, but should survive the cooking.
2007-05-14 06:36:22 · answer #10 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋