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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.
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
unevenly-fried.
• 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 bread-
crumbs before frying.
Type of food
Max. Quantity (gr.) Time in Minutes
Fried potatoes half portion
porzione intera
500
1000
phase 1 5 - 6
phase 2 2 - 3
phase 1 7 - 9
phase 2 6 - 8
Fish Squid
“Canestrelli”
Scampi
Sardines
Baby cuttlefish
Soles (1)
500
500
500
500
500
400
12 - 13
12 - 13
10 - 11
12 - 13
12 - 13
8 - 9
Meat Beef cutlets (1)
Chicken cutlets (1)
Meatballs (13)
300
300
550
8 - 9
7 - 8
7 - 8
Vegetables Artichokes
Cauliflower
Mushrooms
Aubergines (4 slices)
Courgettes
250
400
400
100
300
11 - 12
9 - 10
9 - 10
7 - 8
11 - 12
190
190
160
160
160
170
170
160
170
170
160
150
160
150
170
160
Temperature °C
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