Breville the Quick Fry BDF200 Instruction Booklet page 18

COOKING GUIDE PAge heAder.....
HANDy HINTS
Food should be crisp when deep fried. If
results are soggy, it's because the oil isn't
hot enough. This can be attributed to one or
more of the following:
• Not enough preheating time.
• Temperature chosen is too low.
• Too much food in the basket (do not fill
basket more than two thirds full).
• Do not use solid frying oil, only use
liquid oils.
• Use a good quality liquid oil. For best
results we recommend oils listed.
• We do not recommend fats that
deteriorate quickly such as lard or
dripping.
• Oil can be re-used several times before
it starts to break down (smoke-point
decreases ie. The oil will burn at a lower
temperature, fried food will be less
crisp). Filter cooled oil through a fine
sieve then store in an airtight container
in a dark place. As oil will absorb
food flavours, it's a good idea to label
container with type of food the oil was
used for. For example you wouldn't deep
fry a dessert in oil previously used for
cooking fish. A fine sieve can be a new
chux cloth, paper coffee filter or clean
cotton material.
RECOMMENDED OILS
vegetable oil
A general term that refers to a blend of oils
extracted from various seeds and fruits.
Vegetable oil has a very mild flavour
and aroma. It is low in cholesterol and
saturated fats.
Sunflower oil
The oil is extracted from the seeds of the
sunflower plant. It is pale yellow in colour
with virtually no flavour. Sunflower oil is
high in polyunsaturated fats and low in
saturated fats.
Canola oil
Made from seeds of the canola plant. It is
relatively low in saturated fats, contains
Omega 3 fatty acids and has a bland
neutral flavour.
Safflower oil
Safflower oil is derived from the seeds
from the safflower. It is strong in flavour,
rich in colour and has a high smoke-point.
Safflower oil is high in polyunsaturated fats
and vitamin E.
Peanut oil
Peanut oil is obtained from the kernels of
the groundnut or peanut. It has a delicate
flavour, nutty odour and has a high smoke-
point. Peanut oil is high in monounsaturated
oil and vitamin E.
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