Some Helpful Hints About Frying– Number 9 will Shock You

Hints About Frying That You Need To Know

1. Fry only a few pieces of food at a time, because too many will lower the temperature of the fat or oil
2. Allow oil to attain the correct temperature of between 180°c -205°C
3. A frying pan or a friture should not be more than three – quarter's  full
4. Any wet foods, e.g  potatoes, should always be well dried before fried.
5. Fats should be strained after use
6. The fats used for frying should be free from moisture, free from strong tested and should have a high decomposition temperature.
7. They may be oil e.g. olive,groundnut, soyal beans or corn oil, or soft oil,e.g.  Lards, cooking fats or clarified drippings.
8. A piece of onion removes raw smell of ground oil and also clears or clarifies it
9. Avoid covering fried food while hot to avoid or prevent it from getting soggy

Advantages Of Frying

1. It a fast method of cooking.
2. Food cooked in this way are tasty and attractive.
3. There is no loss of soluble nutrients. 

Disadvantages Of Frying

1. Frying requires skills and is dangerous, unless done carefully
2. Frying is only suitable for more expensive cuts of meat
3. Fried Food is not easily digested