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Frying is the cooking of food in oil or
fat. Frying techniques vary in the amount of fat required, the cooking
time, the type of cooking vessel required, and the manipulation of the
food. Sautéing, stir frying, pan frying, shallow frying, and deep frying
are all standard frying techniques.
Sautéing and stir-frying involve cooking foods in a thin layer of fat on
a hot surface, such as a frying pan, griddle, wok, or sauteuse. Stir
frying involves frying quickly at very high temperatures, requiring that
the food be stirred continuously to prevent it from adhering to the
cooking surface and burning.
Shallow frying is a type of pan frying using only enough fat to immerse
approximately one-third to one-half of each piece of food; fat used in
this technique is typically only used once. Deep-frying, on the other
hand, involves totally immersing the food in hot oil, which is normally
topped up and used several times before being disposed. Deep-frying is
typically a much more involved process, and may require specialized oils
for optimal results.
Deep frying is now the basis of a very large and expanding world-wide
industry. Fried products have consumer appeal in all age groups, and the
process is quick, can easily be made continuous for mass production, and
the food emerges sterile and dry, with a relatively long shelf life. The
end products can then be easily packaged for storage and distribution.
Examples are potato chips, French fries, nuts, doughnuts, instant
noodles, etc.
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Here is a good example of a widely used deep fryer,
that is available for a bargain price at Amazon.com, see link below,
the: Presto 05466 ProFry Stainless-Steel Dual-Basket Immersion-Element
12-Cup Deep Fryer
Fry two different types of food at once or extra-large batches with this
professional-style dual-basket deep fryer. The unit's generous 12-cup
food capacity allows for frying family-size quantities in a hurry, while
its oblong-shaped baskets nicely accommodate large pieces of chicken or
fish. An adjustable thermostat allows for selecting a variety of frying
temperatures, and the signal light indicates when oil is ready for
frying. Another highlight includes the unit's 1800-watt immersion
element, which provides quick preheating and fast oil-temperature
recovery. The appliance's cover acts as a spatter shield when lowering
food into hot oil, and its heating element and enameled pot remove
easily for quick cleanup. For great restaurant taste in a convenient
at-home size, the deep fryer measures 16 by 15 by 11 inches and carries
a one-year limited warranty.
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