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I finally took the plunge and ordered a deep fryer. It should be here in a couple of days, and already my mouth is watering with the idea of freshly made french fries and deep-fried chicken.
I was wondering a couple of things. Is it best to batter the chicken before frying it? It seems as though it would be pretty good without batter, but I don't know, I'm a total beginner!
One thing I hope to make a lot of: fried tofu. It's a favorite of mine from authentic Chinese restaurants (and from when I lived as a student in Taiwan). Cube it and toss it in, so the outside is golden and crisp, and the inside is white and fluffy. I'm not sure if there are any special tricks to making "golden triangles" other than just frying them.
Just remember--every thing that you put in there contaminates the oil. As long as you put neutral taste things like french fries and tortillas (to make your own tortilla chips) you should be ok. But if you put french fries in right after fish or jalepeno poopers, everything will taste like that until you change it
I have a Presto that's still in the box! Can't wait to try it. My first venture will be onion rings so if I screw up at least I haven't spoled a lot of expensive ingredients!
One thing I hope to make a lot of: fried tofu. It's a favorite of mine from authentic Chinese restaurants (and from when I lived as a student in Taiwan). Cube it and toss it in, so the outside is golden and crisp, and the inside is white and fluffy. I'm not sure if there are any special tricks to making "golden triangles" other than just frying them.
Be sure to dredge the tofu in cornstarch for a crispy exterior.
Just remember--every thing that you put in there contaminates the oil. As long as you put neutral taste things like french fries and tortillas (to make your own tortilla chips) you should be ok. But if you put french fries in right after fish or jalepeno poopers, everything will taste like that until you change it
No offense, ELO, but I don't think I'll be coming to your house for dinner any time soon!
DH is dying for a deep fryer, and I have a feeling he will have to try frying ALL THE FOODS.
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