FOOD AND NUTRITION FIRST TERM SSS1

WEEK 2

METHODS OF COOKING

CONTENT

MOIST  METHOD;

This is the method of cooking with liquid. It has the following ways,

Frying,- This is a method of cooking in hot oil It is not an easy method of cooking, it requires constant and careful attention. It is not suitable for tough meat.

Types of frying

1. Shallow frying; This involves just little oil/fat to cover the pan. This is suitable for foods like pancakes omelets etc
2. Dry frying; This is suitable for frying bacon which gives out the energy of its own oil when heated.
3. Deep(french/wet)frying. Deep frying requires more oil to cover the food to be fried. The saucepan is suitable for this frying method. Dishes to deep fry are; puff-puff, buns, akara-balls etc

Some rules for frying;

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