Breville BDF600XL - Manuel (Page 21)

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DEEp FRYING TIpS
• Oil will absorb food flavors, so it’s a good
idea to label the oil storage container
with the type of food the oil was last
used to cook. For example, don’t fry
a dessert in oil previously used for
cooking fish.
• When the basket is in the 'Frying'
position, always use tongs and gently
lower the battered food into the oil.
• When frying food that is not coated in
batter, make sure it is patted dry with
paper towels as excess moisture causes
the oil temperature to drop. The smallest
amount of water will also cause hot oil
to splatter.
• It is best to season fried food with salt
and pepper once it has drained on paper
towels after frying and while it is still hot.
• When frying for an extended amount
of time, be sure oil returns to required
temperature before frying each batch.
• It is important to keep the oil at the
recommended level for each recipe,
adding more oil as needed. When foods
are fried at the proper temperature,
minimal oil is absorbed.
Common Frying Oils
• Vegetable oil: A general term that refers
to a blend of oils extracted from various
seeds and fruits. Vegetable oil has a
very mild flavor and aroma. It is low in
cholesterol and saturated fats.
• Sunflower oil: The oil is extracted from
the seeds of the sunflower plant. It is
pale yellow in color with virtually no flavor.
Sunflower oil is high in polyunsaturated
fats and low in saturated fats.
• Canola oil: Made from seeds of the
canola plant, it is relatively low in
saturated fats, contains Omega 3 fatty
acids and has a bland, neutral flavor.
• Safflower oil: Safflower oil is derived
from the seeds of the safflower. It is
strong in flavor, rich in color and has a
high smoke point. Safflower oil is high in
polyunsaturated fats and vitamin E.
• Peanut oil: Peanut oil is obtained from
the kernels of the groundnut or peanut. It
has a delicate flavor, nutty odor and has
a high smoke point. Peanut oil is high in
mono-unsaturated oil and vitamin E.
NOTE:
For best results, when cooking the
first batch of food, allow the deep
fryer to preheat for approximately
20 minutes. The 'hEATING' light will
cycle on and off during this time.
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