deep frying

[ deep-frahy-ing ]

noun

a cooking method in which raw or partially cooked food is completely submerged in very hot oil or fat for a short period of time, resulting in its being fully cooked with a crispy surface.

Origin of deep frying

First recorded in 1910–15

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One Israeli chef recommends boiling them, cleaning them, rolling them in flour and spices, and then deep-frying them.
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Do not be falsely economical in trying to do deep frying with these fats.
Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book | Mary A. Wilson
Use ⅔ lard and ⅓ suet for deep frying; it is cheaper and more wholesome than to use all lard.
Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled during Her Visit among the "Pennsylvania Germans" | Edith M. Thomas
For all deep frying use two-thirds lard and one-third suet, as suet is considered to be more wholesome and cheaper than lard.
Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled during Her Visit among the "Pennsylvania Germans" | Edith M. Thomas
For deep frying Mary was taught to use lard and kidney suet combined.
Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled during Her Visit among the "Pennsylvania Germans" | Edith M. Thomas

Have a deep frying-pan full of boiling water,—simmering, not boiling furiously.
The Easiest Way in Housekeeping and Cooking | Helen Campbell

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