Kapanlagi.com - Who can resist the deliciousness of fried foods? This dish has indeed become a favorite in the hearts of many, both as a tempting snack and as a perfect accompaniment to main dishes. However, often the fried foods we make at home are not as crispy as we dream of. Therefore, it is important for us to know the tricks to make crispy and long-lasting fried foods, so they can be enjoyed anytime.
To achieve perfect fried foods, there are several crucial steps that must be considered. From the selection of flour types to frying techniques, all these factors play a significant role in determining the final result. Let's take a look at each effective tip so you can serve fried foods that are just as delicious as those sold on the street.
1. Choose the Right Type of Flour
To produce fried foods that remain crispy, choose the right flour. Usually, wheat flour is used for frying, but mixing wheat flour with cornstarch or rice flour can result in a crispier texture.
Mixing wheat flour with cornstarch can maintain crispiness. The right combination of flours will yield fried foods that are crunchier and last longer.
Additionally, using breadcrumbs on fried foods like risoles or chicken katsu can provide extra crispiness. You can also try coating the dough with dry flour twice to enhance the crunchiness of the fried foods.
2. Pay Attention to the Dough by Using Cold Water
The temperature of the dough greatly affects the crispiness of the fried foods. Use cold water or ice water when mixing the dough to make the fried foods crispier. Dough made with warm or hot water will make the fried foods soggy. Using cold water helps create a tighter layer of flour that is better at retaining the heat of the oil, making the fried food crispier.
Avoid mixing the batter with water that is too hot as it can damage the structure of the flour and make the fried food quickly soggy after frying.
3. Ensure Ingredients Do Not Contain Excess Water
One key to keeping fried food crispy is to ensure that the ingredients used do not contain a lot of water. Especially for ingredients like vegetables in fritters, make sure they are completely dry before mixing with the flour. Draining the ingredients using kitchen paper can help remove excess moisture.
Excess moisture can cause the fried food to become soggy quickly and reduce its crispiness, even before being served. This process is also important to avoid burnt batter that occurs if there is too much water.
2. Cut Ingredients Thinly
If you want your fritters to be crispier, make sure the ingredients are cut thinly. Thinner pieces allow the flour batter to stick more evenly and speed up the frying process.
For example, thin slices of tempeh or tofu will make the fritters crispier and not easily soggy. This technique is also suitable for making banana fritters that become even more delicious with a higher level of crispiness.
5.Use Baking Soda to Enhance Crispiness
Baking soda is a secret ingredient that can make fritters crispier. Just add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to 100 grams of flour and mix well. Baking soda makes the fritters lighter and crispier.
This mixture can also be enriched with a little salt and cold water to achieve a more perfect batter. Don't forget, the right measurements and temperature are very important for optimal results.
6.Use the Deep Frying Technique
To get crispy fritters, use the deep frying method, which involves frying in a lot of hot oil to fully submerge the food.
This method is very effective for making fritters crispier and keeping the flour batter from clumping, which can make the fritters thick and oily.
7. Use Medium Heat for Frying
The temperature setting of the oil is also very important to prevent the fried food from burning quickly or absorbing too much oil. The ideal temperature for frying is around 162°C to 204°C. Oil that is too hot can cause the flour to burn while the inside ingredients are not yet cooked, while oil that is too cold will cause the fried food to absorb more oil.
Use a cooking thermometer to check the oil temperature or check by dipping a wooden utensil into the oil. If bubbles appear around the wood, then the oil is ready for frying.
3. FAQ
Q: What types of flour can be used to make crispy fried foods?
A: You can use a combination of wheat flour, rice flour, and cornstarch or tapioca flour.
Q: Why is the temperature of the water used for the dough important?
A: Cold water helps prevent the dough from absorbing too much oil, making the fried foods crispier.
Q: How can you keep fried foods crispy after frying?
A: Drain the fried foods on paper towels to remove excess oil and maintain crispiness.
Q: What happens if the ingredients being fried are too wet?
A: Excess moisture in the ingredients will make the fried foods soggy.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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