Shallow frying

Technique Type: Heat

Shallow frying is an oil-based cooking technique. It is typically used to prepare portion-sized cuts of meat and fish, and patties such as fritters. Shallow frying can also be used to cook vegetables. Shallow-fried foods are often battered. It is a high-heat process, promoting browning and, in some cases, a Maillard reaction.

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

Tips about Shallow 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