Frying is a common cooking method that can give food a golden, crispy crust and a unique flavor. However, making high-quality fried food is not easy and requires strict adherence to a series of rules and techniques. So what rules should you observe when deep frying?
Selection and preparation of frying equipment
The fryer machine is an essential equipment for making fried food, and its selection directly affects the quality and safety of the final product.
Choose the right frying equipment: Choose the right fryer model according to the production scale.
Oil volume control: The amount of oil in the frying container should not exceed 2/3 of the total capacity to prevent the danger of high-temperature oil overflowing. At the same time, the amount of oil should not be too little to ensure that the food can be fully immersed.
Fine control of the frying process
The frying process does determine the final quality of the finished product and needs to be strictly controlled from multiple aspects.
Oil temperature management:
- Preheat to the appropriate temperature (usually 160-190℃) before adding ingredients.
- Avoid excessive temperature causing burnt outside and raw inside or the production of harmful substances.
- Prevent excessive temperature causing food to absorb too much oil and become greasy.
Frying time control:
- Adjust frying time according to the size and thickness of the ingredients.
- Most ingredients take 3-5 minutes to fry.
Oil maintenance:
- Regular filtration to remove food residues.
- Monitor the acid value and polar compound content of the oil.
What rules should you observe when deep frying?
Safety operation rules:
- It is strictly forbidden to store flammable items in the frying area
- Do not leave the equipment during frying
- Prepare fire-fighting equipment (such as fire blankets), and it is strictly forbidden to use water to extinguish oil fires
Ingredient handling rules:
- The moisture on the surface of the ingredients must be drained to prevent oil splashing
- Cut the ingredients evenly to ensure uniform heating
Oil selection rules:
- Choose oil with a high smoke point (such as peanut oil, rapeseed oil, palm oil)
- Avoid using oils with high polyunsaturated fatty acid content that are easily oxidized
- Use special oils for different ingredients (such as seafood and meat separately)
By strictly following the frying rules, not only can the operation be ensured to be safe, but also the fried food can be guaranteed to achieve the best quality.