Food Sticking to Stainless Steel Pans? 4 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Get My New Book: 'The Art of Japanese Cooking' from me and my grandma. 👉 https://frugaljapan.shop/ Easy to make Japanese recipes that your family will enjoy :) ------------------------------------------------------ Food sticking to stainless steel usually comes down to four common mistakes—not a bad pan. I share what I learned after struggling with stuck eggs, torn fish, and stubborn residue, including how to tell when the pan is truly ready. In this video, I explain: • Why stainless steel pans stick • How to test and control the temperature • Why food often releases naturally when it’s ready • When to add oil • How cold, wet, or crowded ingredients cause sticking • How I clean stainless steel without damaging it • The fried egg test that puts these techniques into practice 0:00 - Why stainless steel sticks 1:44 - Get the temperature right 7:58 - Stop moving food too soon 11:29 - Add oil at the right time 14:35 - Avoid cold, wet, crowded food 18:26 - Clean without damaging the pan 20:36 - The fried egg test 22:52 - Four fixes recap #japanesefood