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Frying
The frypan is ideal for shallow or dry frying.
Deepfryingisnotparticularlysuitableas
the frypan has shallow sides and a greater
surface area, which results in heat loss and
the possible overflow of oil.
Pan Frying: Suitable for eggs, omelettes,
bacon,sausages,steaksandchickenpieces.
Preheattosettings8-9withalittleoiltoadd
flavour.
Shallow Frying: Suitable for vegetable pieces
e.groastpumpkinandpotato,andcrumbed
food.Preheatonsettings9-11withsufficient
oilsothatthefoodishalfimmersed.Cook
food with the lid off.
Sautéeing:Preheatonsettings8-9witha
little oil to add flavour.
Stir Frying:Foodiscookedquickly,overa
high heat and vegetables retain their flavour
and crispness. For best results and even
cooking,cutfoodintoevensized,smaller
pieces.
1.Preheatthefrypanonsettings12-13with
a little oil.
2.Slicemeatintostrips.Coatmeatina little
oil and stir-fry in batches until browned.
This prevents meat from stewing.
3.Addvegetablesandseasoning,stirring
continuously.Vegetableswhichtakelonger
tocook,suchascarrots,shouldbecooked
first, adding the other ingredients later.
Cookuntilthevegetablesarestillslightly
crisp.Returnthemeatbackintothepan
whenthevegetablesarealmostcooked.
The lid can be in position in the last few
minutesofcooking.
Roasting
Meat and poultry: The frypan is ideal for
roasting meat and poultry, as the meat
retains the flavour and juices.
1.Preheatthefrypanonsettings12-13.Use
only a small amount of oil for less fatty
joints and no oil for fattier joints of meat.
2.Brownandsealthemeatonallsidesand
position the lid.
3.Afterbrowning,turnthedialtosettings
6-7tocookthemeatasdesired.Turnmeat
occasionallyduringcookingtoensureeven
cooking.
4.Removemeatfrompanandcoverwith
foil.Allowmeattorestfor5-10minutes,
meanwhileyoucanmakeagravyfromthe
juices in the frypan.
Vegetables: Cutintoevensizedpieces.Add
tothefrypan45-60minutesbeforeserving.
For crisper vegetables, remove the meat and
increase the heat for the last few minutes of
cooking.
Roasting Times:
Note: These times are for well done. Reduce
the times to suit personal taste.
PORK:30-40minutesper500gafterbrowning.
VEAL:30-40minutesper500gafterbrowning.
LAMB:25-30minutesper500gafter
browning.
CHICKEN:30-35minutesper500gafterbrowning.
Cooking with your FP8950 Ellise® Stainless Steel Frypan continued