How to Fix Batter That Falls Off

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Ensure that the fat or oil is clean and clear.

   Do not reuse old fat or oil with former fried food pieces, etc. in it.
   
   Some oil can be reused provided it is clean but this is not recommended on the whole; see "Tips".
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   Step 2: Ensure that the fat or oil in which you are frying the food is hot enough.

   It is really important to use fat or oil that is able to take high temperatures, such as peanut oil.
   
   Good fats for deep frying include:
   Butter, ghee Corn oil Cottonseed oil Lard Macadamia nut oil Peanut oil Rice bran oil Walnut oil, You will see a little blue smoke rising.
   
   This is known as its "smoke point"
   
   the temperature at which the fat or oil gives off smoke.
   
   The smoke point of oil is affected by the purity and age of the oil., This step is optional if you don't have a thermometer but it is very helpful. ,
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   Step 3: Heat the fat or oil until it is quite still.

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   Step 4: Check the heat with a thermometer to ensure that the fat is heated adequately.

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   Step 5: Fry the food as instructed in the recipe.

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