FRYING TIPS
Lately I have been going back to some down home cooking. Frying!
In the South if you are not sure how to cook something, well, just batter it, then FRY! Hey! Don’t knock it until you try it!
Frying food is fun and simple – not easy- easy methods of cooking, I feel, are baking and boiling! Set or reach temperature; set the timer; come back when the alarm goes off! Now that is easy!
Frying can be great to share with you kids – yes your kids! With your little one during prep, the older kids can work with you at the stove top!
When you say fried, some think or say, “Oh-No! Too much FAT!”
That is a yes and no statement. Yes – one uses fat to cook. No – if done properly the fried items won’t absorb much oil (fat)!
Here are three tips to help you keep the oil level in your fried foods low!
1.Oil temperature. Once you reach the frying point, try to maintain that temp. If you see smoke – lower the heat. If the food is not crackling – raise the heat.
2.Do not over load you pan or deep fryer; this will lower you oil temp, then the food will begin absorbing oil.
3.After food is done place is on a wire rack. Most people place the fried items on paper towel. Remember, once the towel is wet with oil, your food will start taking the oil back in. The rack allows the oil to drop away.
This week one recipe and few tips- next week I will have several FRIED recipes I think you will LOVE!
For more recipes and tips just send me a question.
Peace!
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