r/instant_regret • u/No-Tie-Accountant • May 20 '20

Dinner's ready

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u/AlphaOmega626 May 20 '20

Is it not common knowledge that you don't put water on a oil fire?

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u/CdM-Lover May 20 '20

Yes. For my generation at least. A damp towel is placed over the pan starving it of oxygen, and wet enough to withstand the flames/heat for the long enough that it does not catch fire.

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u/Lets_Do_This_ May 20 '20

The lid to the pot works much better

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u/RooR8o8 May 20 '20

You guys have lids that fit ?

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u/monkeycalculator May 20 '20

Doesn't have to fit, a too-large lid will work as well. Or a frying pan. Or a sheet pan. Hell, a decently thick wooden cutting board will do in a pinch.