COOKING METHODS
Pan frying

• Season foods before frying.
  

• Use the correct size pan for the food being cooked e.g. don’t overcrowd, fry in batches.
  

• Heat oil to the correct temperature before adding vegetables.
  

• Drain on absorbent paper if necessary.
  
  
  

COOKING METHODS
Deep frying

Always use fresh clean oil and check the smoke point of the oil to ensure it is suitable for deep frying.

• Heat the oil to the correct temperature before adding vegetables.
  (chips should be cooked at 175-180ºC for 3-4 minutes – see www.chipgroup.co.nz for more tips on how to deep fry chips).
  

• Coat or batter vegetables, except chips, before adding to the oil.
  

• Batch cook vegetables and ensure the oil returns to the correct temperature before adding the next batch.
  

• Drain on absorbent paper.