Deep Frying

Technique Type: Heat

Deep frying is a cooking method in which food is submerged in hot oil or fat. This is normally performed with a deep fryer or chip pan; industrially, a pressure fryer or vacuum fryer may be used. Deep frying is classified as a dry cooking method because no water is used. Due to the high temperature involved and the high heat conduction of oil, it cooks food extremely quickly.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_frying

Tips about Deep Frying


Tip
Easy way to make french fries with the cold oil technique
You can easily make perfect french fries by frying them in cold oil.

+ Fill a pan with oil
+ Put in the sliced potatoes (with the heat off)
+ Turn the heat on to high, and cook for 15-20 minutes.
+ Put french fries on a paper towel, and salt

The french fries will be perfectly cooked in the inside, and brown on the outside.

Here are some links talking about it:
http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/19/an-easy-way-to-make-french-fries/

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/701629

http://www.gourmet.com/food/2008/06/coldfrying