Oil Temperature Matters
Published on Thursday, October 23, 2008, by CHOW Video Team
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Oil Temperature Matters
Anita Lo, chef/co-owner of
Bar Q and
Annisa, is known not only for beating Mario Batali in
Iron Chef, but also for her amazing mastery of pan-fried proteins. She shares her most important tip: Make sure the oil is hot.
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Jeff Smith, the Frugal Gourmet, had a mantra that went something like: "Hot Pan, Cold Oil, food won't stick"