D6
COOKING HINTS
HOW LONG THE OIL OR FAT LASTS
When oil goes below minimum level mark, add new oil. It is advisable to remove the oil from time to time in order to preserve not only the quality of its flavour, but also the digestibility of the fried food .
The number of times the oil can be used depends on the type of food you fry. For example, the oil must be changed more often if food coated in breadcrumbs is fried frequently.
We advise that the oil be completely changed every 5/8 times or it should be completely changed in the following circumstances:
•unpleasant odour
•smoke when frying
•becomes dark in colour.
FOR PERFECT FRYING
•The food to be fried should not be lowered into the oil until the the pilot lamp switches off.
•Do not overfill the basket. Too much food in the basket lowers the temperature of the oil suddenly, with the result that the food will be greasy and
•When frying small quantities of food, the tempera- ture of the oil must be set lower than the tempera- ture indicated to avoid the oil boiling too violently.
•Check that the food is sliced thinly and evenly. Thick slices will not be fried throughout, although they will look very attractive on the outside. If the food is evenly sliced, each slice will be perfectly fried at the same time.
•Be sure to dry the food carefully before frying. Damp foods - especially potatoes - remains soggy after frying. Foods with a high water content (e.g. fish, meat and vegetables) should be dipped in breadcrumbs or flour. Remember to shake off any excess flour or breadcrumbs before frying.
FRYING NON-FROZEN FOOD
Bear in mind that the cooking times and temperatures are approximate and must regulated according to the ammount of food which is to be fried and to personale taste.
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Fried potatoes | half portion | 1.1 lb / 500 gr | 190 |
| 370 | phase 1 |
| 5 | - 6 |
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| whole portion | 2.2 lb / 1000 gr | 190 |
| 370 | phase 1 |
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Fish | Squid | 1.1 lb / 500 gr | 160 |
| 320 | 12 | - 13 | ||
| “Canestrelli” | 1.1 lb / 500 gr | 160 |
| 320 | 12 | - 13 | ||
| Scampi | 1.1 lb / 500 gr | 160 |
| 320 | 10 | - 11 | ||
| Sardines | 1.1 lb / 500 gr | 170 |
| 340 | 12 | - 13 | ||
| Baby cuttlefish | 1.1 lb / 500 gr | 170 |
| 340 | 12 | - 13 | ||
| Soles (1) | 0.9 lb / 400 gr | 160 |
| 320 | 8 | - 9 |
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Meat | Beef cutlets (1) | 0.7 lb / 300 gr | 170 |
| 340 | 8 | - 9 |
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| Chicken cutlets (1) | 0.7 lb / 300 gr | 170 |
| 340 | 7 | - 8 |
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| Meatballs (13) | 1.2 lb / 550 gr | 160 |
| 340 | 7 | - 8 |
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Vegetables | Artichokes | 0.6 lb / 250 gr | 150 |
| 300 | 11 | - 12 | ||
| Cauliflower | 0.9 lb / 400 gr | 160 |
| 320 | 9 | - 10 | ||
| Mushrooms | 0.9 lb / 400 gr | 150 |
| 300 | 9 | - 10 | ||
| Aubergines (4 slices) | 0.2 lb / 100 gr | 170 |
| 340 | 7 | - 8 |
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| Courgettes | 0.7 lb / 300 gr | 160 |
| 320 | 11 | - 12 | ||
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