A direct-heat cooking method using oil, butter, or other fat.
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The secret to hash browns / home fries / breakfast potatoes
I have never been successful in making pan-fried potatoes àla the American diner.
It seems like such a simple concept, but they never turn out right! Usually undercooked & oily, with some parts ...
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Make crispy rice noodles without frying
Everywhere I've read about cooking puffed rice noodles says that the soaked noodles need to be fried. I need a less messy alternative to frying. Is there a way I could bake them to get the same or ...
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How do you figure out how much oil to use for pan frying?
How do you go about figuring how much oil to use for frying? Off the top of my head, I can think of a number of factors such as the type of food, how well you want to cook it, the type of oil, the ...
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How to fry Italian sausages without producing so much smoke?
I just fried 2 Italian sausages on a non-stick pan, which created enough smoke to briefly set off my smoke alarm.
The sausages are delicious, but how can I do this next time without producing so much ...
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How can I cook a perfect deep-fried Mars bar?
I've seen on Internet the description of deep-fried Mars bar (dish originated at chip shops in Scotland), and I wonder how can I do it at home.
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Can I reuse coconut oil for cooking?
I was using Coconut oil to fry up tostada shells and I was wondering if its safe to reuse the oil I used the night before to cook up more shells the next day?
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Beer batter fish, keeping the breading from peeling right off while eating?
A few months back I made beer-batter fish. I don't remember the exact recipe I used but I think I got it from foodnetwork.com. I fried in vegetable oil at 350. Everything came out OK, but the ...
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How do I cook scallops?
I like my scallops caramelized a bit, but every time I fry them I make an enormous mess. Oil splatters everywhere. Any tips? Should I grill them? Can I use the oven? (I try to use scallops ...
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How hot should the oil be when preparing schnitzel?
I frequently fry breaded chicken breast, but I can't seem to get the temperature right. Sometimes the first couple pieces come out overdone and sometimes if I don't let them sit in the pan for a ...
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What heat & fat do you use for fried mushrooms?
I like fried mushrooms with my steak.
What techniques should I use when cooking them?
What sort of fat (if required) should I use?
What heat is suggested?
