Fat Media Cooking Method
2 techniques:
Saute/Stir Fry
Frying
Shallow Frying
Pan Frying
Deep Frying
Saute/Stir Fry
A method of cooking food that uses a small amount of oil or fat over high heat.
Use oils with high smoke point
Some veg must be parcooked first before sautéing
A sauté pan must be large enough to hold all of the food in one layer
Saute vs Stir Fry
Stir Fry is used for Asian cooking and done in a wok
How it works?
Pre-heat pan
Add oil
Put ingredients in and keep in motion
When ingredients are cooked, remove from pan and serve
Shallow Frying
Used to prepare portion-sized cuts of meat and fish
Often battered or breaded
Food is partly submerged so it needs to be turned partway
How it works?
Heat pan to medium heat
Pour oil 2/3 of the ingredient’s height
Add main ingredient
Fry until golden brown, turn food
Put in oven if necessary
serve
Pan Frying
to retain the moisture in foods
Because of the partial coverage, the food is typically flipped at least once to ensure that both
sides are cooked.
Food has a crust
Don’t overcrowd or crust won’t form
How it works?
Heat pan to med-high
Add oil
Add ingredient
Flip as needed to cook surface
Cook until desired doneness
Remove, drain, serve
Deep Frying
Food is coated in batter or breading to act as a barrier
Fully submerged in fat
Deep frying draws moisture out to form crispy exterior
How it works?
Heat oil
Add main item
Turn
Cook until done
Remove, blot oil with paper towel, serve
Recipe
SHRIMP TEMPURA
Ingredients
1/2 cup rice wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 quarts oil for deep frying
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup ice water
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon shortening
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Directions
1. In a medium bowl, mix rice wine and salt. Place shrimp into the mixture. Cover and
marinate in the refrigerator at least 20 minutes.
2. Heat oil in deep-fryer or large wok to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. In a medium bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, ice water, cornstarch, egg yolk,
salt, white sugar, shortening and baking powder.
4. One at a time, dip shrimp into the flour mixture to coat. Carefully place a few shrimp
at a time in the hot oil. Deep fry until golden brown on all sides, about 1 1/2 minutes.
Use a slotted spoon to remove from oil. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Stir-Fried Green Beans
Ingredients
1 cup vegetable oil
13 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
5 tablespoons minced garlic
5 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 (8 ounce) bottles black bean sauce
Directions
1. In a large wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in green beans; cook, stirring
frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook, stirring frequently, for 3
to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and then stir in black bean sauce. Continue
cooking until green beans are tender.
