Kompas.com – Chili is one of the spices that are often used in various dishes.
Both to make chili sauce and in addition to stir -fry, chili always gives a spicy taste that arouses tastes.
However, after slicing or eating chili, often our hands feel hot and uncomfortable. This heat is caused by capsaicin that sticks to the skin.
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Fortunately, there are some kitchen ingredients that can be used to eliminate the heat. Here are five powerful ways that you can try:
1. Using olive oil
Capsaicin in chili dissolves in oil, so oil can help eliminate the sensation of heat in the hand. You can use vegetable oil or olive oil.
The trick, apply oil to the hand before slicing the chili to prevent heat from sticking.
If the hands have already felt hot, rub the oil in the affected area, then wash your hands with soap and clean water.
2. Using milk
If the hands feel hot after slicing chili, liquid milk can be a solution. The content in milk can break down capsaicin compounds that cause burning sensation. Simply soak your hands in liquid milk for a few minutes, then rinse with clean water.
3. Using rice
Rice can also help eliminate heat due to chili. The method is very easy, just put the hand in a container filled with dried rice and leave for a few minutes.
Rice illustration.
Rice will help absorb chili oil that sticks to the skin, so that the sensation of heat is reduced.
4. Using a baking soda paste
Baking soda has absorbing properties and can help reduce the heat in the hand. Make a paste by mixing baking soda and a little water, then apply to the area that feels hot. Leave it to dry, then rinse with clean water.
5. Using dish soap
Dish washing soap is known to be effective in removing oil, so it can be used to clean capsaisin that sticks to the skin.
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Wash your hands with dish washing soap and warm water, rub thoroughly, then rinse with running water.
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