COPY: Are You a Frying Expert?

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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 turning the food over once or twice during cooking, while sautéing involves tossing the food in the pan. (correct)
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.

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?

Fats have a desired taste (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the history of frying?

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

What is the difference between stir frying and pan frying?

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) Signup and view all the answers