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What is frying?

  • Cooking of food in water
  • Cooking of food in steam
  • Cooking of food in oil or another fat (correct)
  • Cooking of food in an oven

What is the difference between pan-frying and sautéing?

  • Pan-frying and sautéing are the same cooking technique.
  • Pan-frying involves cooking food in a thin layer of fat on a hot surface, while sautéing involves cooking food in a deep layer of fat.
  • Pan-frying involves cooking food in a deep layer of fat, while sautéing involves cooking food in a thin layer of fat on a hot surface.
  • Pan-frying involves turning the food over once or twice during cooking, while sautéing involves tossing the food in the pan. (correct)

What is the difference between shallow frying and deep frying?

  • Shallow frying uses only enough fat to immerse approximately one-third to one-half of each piece of food, while deep frying involves totally immersing the food in hot oil. (correct)
  • Shallow frying involves cooking food in a deep layer of fat, while deep frying involves cooking food in a thin layer of fat on a hot surface.
  • Shallow frying involves cooking food in water.
  • Shallow frying and deep frying are the same cooking technique.

What is the advantage of using fats in frying?

<p>Fats have a desired taste (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the history of frying?

<p>Frying was first used in the Ancient Egyptian kitchen during the Old Kingdom around 2500 BCE. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between stir frying and pan frying?

<p>Stir frying involves frying quickly at very high temperatures, while pan frying involves cooking foods in a thin layer of fat on a hot surface. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common foods that are deep-fried?

<p>Potato chips, French fries, nuts, and doughnuts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of deep frying in the food industry?

<p>Food emerges sterile and dry with a relatively long shelf life (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the earliest item that was fried?

<p>Cakes known today as doughnuts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is frying?

Cooking food in oil or another fat.

Pan-frying vs. Sautéing

Pan-frying involves turning food a few times; sautéing involves tossing the food.

Shallow Frying vs. Deep Frying

Shallow frying uses fat to partially cover food; deep frying fully immerses food.

Advantage of Using Fats

Fats add a desired flavor to fried foods.

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History of Frying

Frying first appeared in Ancient Egypt around 2500 BCE.

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Stir Frying vs. Pan Frying

Stir frying is quick at high heat; pan-frying cooks in a thin layer of fat.

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Common Deep-Fried Foods

Potato chips, French fries, nuts, and doughnuts are commonly deep-fried.

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Advantage of Deep Frying in the Food Industry

Food is sterile and dry with a longer shelf life.

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Earliest Fried Item

Cakes known today as doughnuts.

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