How to avoid liquids from boiling over while cooking? Here is the perfect method.

Many women suffer from the issue of liquids boiling over while cooking, especially when it comes to boiling pasta water or milk.

Fortunately, there is a simple scientific trick that can help prevent this boiling over; all you need to do is place a large wooden spoon on the pot's surface while boiling liquids.

The effectiveness of this trick lies in the fact that wood acts as an insulator that does not conduct heat or electricity.

When a wooden spoon is placed on a pot of boiling water, it remains cooler than the container's contents. When hot water bubbles come into contact with the cool wood, it causes the steam to condense back into the pot instead of escaping suddenly and causing boiling over.

This trick is particularly useful when cooking pasta, as the starch in the boiling water causes large bubbles to form.

With the wooden spoon present, steam stops rising, contributing to reducing the likelihood of boiling over.

However, it is essential to note that this trick may only be effective for a short period, as over time the wooden spoon may heat up more than necessary, reducing its effectiveness against boiling over.

The optimal solution to permanently avoid boiling over is to stir the pot regularly or use the wooden spoon to move the steam above the pot, also helping to minimize mess.

Additionally, it is advised to reduce the heat intensity while cooking and use a larger pot to leave more space for bubbles.

If boiling over occurs, simply lower the stove heat to the lowest setting or remove the pot from the heat source entirely.

If the trick doesn't work, you can also get up and stir the pot every 30 minutes or so to ensure no sudden boiling over occurs.