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COOKING EQUIPMENT
Do not leave the fat or oil on the frying pan on the hob to
store it, in case the hob is inadvertantly switched on.
1. Preparing the food
Seal the food by coating with flour, egg and bread-
crumbs or batter. Do not use a basket with batter
coated food as they will stick.
2. Amount of oil
For safety purposes, fill the pan only one-third full
of fat or oil.
3. Testing the temperature of the oil
It is advisable to test the temperature of the oil with
a thermometer. Alternatively drop a small cube of
bread into the oil which should brown in just under
a minute if the oil is at 190° C/375°F.
4. Cooking the food
Lower the food gently into the oil. Do not add too much
food at once or the temperature of the oil will be
reduced and may result in soggy, greasy food. Turn
the food if necessary: doughnuts float to the surface
so will not brown on the upperside if not turned. Once
cooked, drain on absorbent paper, kitchen roll for
example.
5. Double frying of chips
Double frying will ensure good chips. First fry the chips
for a few minutes at 170°C/340°F to seal the outside.
Remove the chips from the oil. Increase the temperature
of the oil to 190°C/375°F to finish cooking and brown
the chips.
Chips may be kept for several hours after the frying
before finishing off with the second frying.
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