Cooking Foods; Frying PDF

HOME SCIENCE MRS GIFTY COFFIE LARBEY  COOKING FOODS Ghana Christian International FRYING High School  DEFINITION Frying is the method of cooking food in hot oil or hot fat. Some oils that can...

HOME SCIENCE MRS GIFTY COFFIE LARBEY  COOKING FOODS Ghana Christian International FRYING High School  DEFINITION Frying is the method of cooking food in hot oil or hot fat. Some oils that can be used for frying include; palm oil, seed oils like soya bean oil, groundnut oil, palm kernel oil, sunflower oil etc. Others include vegetable oils, coconut oil, butter, margarine etc. EQUIPMENTS NEEDED FOR FRYING Deep fryer Deep fryer Air fryer Air fryer Colander Colander Plastic basket Frying pan wok sieve wok Perforated spoon Perforated spatula spatula & spoons  TYPES OF FRYING There are three main types of frying; 1. Deep frying 2. Shallow frying 3. Dry frying/pan frying  1. DEEP FRYING Deep frying is a method of frying done in a deep pan with enough oil or fat to cover the top of the food. Food does not need to be turned frequently since all sides will be cooked evenly.  EXAMPLES OF DEEP FRIED FOODS Fried yam chips with Fried potato Fried chips fried chicken wings chips Other examples include; kelewele, kaklo, koose, Fried chips Buff loaf(puff puff/boflot) doughnut etc &chicken  POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN DEEP FRYING 1. Oil should be two-thirds of pan to prevent bubbling over. 2. Pre-heat oil before putting in food to prevent food from soaing oil and becoming soggy. 3. Do not put too much food in oil. Allow room for expansion and easy turning. 4. Coat wet or soft foods to prevent nutrient loss and keep shape intact. 5. Do not turn foods too often, it will easily break. Turn at regular intervals to ensure even cooking. 6. Drain food thoroughly in a colander and later in tissue before serving.  2. SHALLOW FRYING Shallow frying is a method of frying food in a shallow pan with a little pre-heated oil. The food is turned from time to time.  EXAMPLES OF SHALLOW FRIED FOODS pancake Banana fritters Tatale with aboboi Fried egg/omelette Tatele(fried mashed ripe plantain  OTHER VARIANTS OF SHALLOW FRYING A. STIR FRYING : This is a method of frying small pieces of food in a lightly oiled pan over high heat and constantly stirring. Foods that can be stir fried include, vegetables, fish, meat. B. SAUTEING : this method is of cooking large or small pieces of food in a shallow pan in a small amount of oil over medium heat, turning often or just once. Examples of foods that can be sauted are vegetables, potato, chicken and meat. C. PAN FRYING : this is a method of cooking food in a shallow pan with little oil over low heat. Examples of food cooked this way include, chicken breast, steak, pork chops or fish fillets.  RULES/POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN SHALLOW FRYING A. Use just enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan to prevent food from burning. B. Use a heavy or thick bottomed frying pan so food does not burn C. Use clean oil without water D. Food should not be too thick. E. Preheat oil before use. F. Drain food on absorbent papers or paper tissue/napkin. G. Allow enough space for turning and lifting.  3. DRY FRYING DRY FRYING is a method of frying food without oil or fat. Fatty foods containing a lot of fat are cooked this way. Examples of foods cooked this way include; salmon Sausage bacon pork steak  RULES/POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN DRY FRYING 1. Use non-stick pan if possible, where not possible, grease pan well before frying. 2. Heat the pan before putting in food. 3. Turn food often to ensure all sides are cooked. 4. Drain food on absorbent paper or paper napkins.  ADVANTAGES OF FRYING It is a quick method of cooking foods. Flavour of food is improved. Fried foods look, colourful, attractive and appetizing. Fried foods stay longer in the body, thereby making you fill satisfied for a longer period. If food is coated before frying, some nutrients are conserved making it nutritious.  DISADVANTAGES OF FRYING 1. It is expensive due to the use of oil. 2. It needs a lot of attention to prevent it from burning. 3. Fried foods are not easy to digest and so not suitable for invalids, children or those with weak digestive systems.  THANK YOU