Press oil gently and steadily to prevent it squirting out the sides
Apply light, steady pressure and let the oil drip out rather than squeezing hard, which can force oil out the sides/bottom and make a mess.
While pressing, the creator repeatedly emphasizes not pressing too hard. Hard squeezing causes the mixture to find a way out around the sides/bottom of the press, wasting oil and creating cleanup. Instead, keep applying controlled pressure and allow drip-by-drip extraction.
The short version
- Don’t squeeze hard—let it drip
- Hard squeezing can push oil out the sides/bottom
What goes wrong
Squeezing super hard to speed it up
Use gentle, steady pressure and re-press in cycles instead.
Why it works
High force increases internal pressure and causes blowouts around gaps, while steady pressure keeps flow controlled through the intended outlet/filter.
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