[recommended pre-read: deep frying] There are hurdles to overcome for a crispy edible batter. The problems are that the batter itself has to dry-out at just the right time, and it must not absorb either oil or water, despite being cooked in oil from the outside, and blasted with water (steam escaping from the food)
Deep-frying is not unlike baking, with the hot air replaced by hot oil. The physical principles that operate are much the same. Just as the aim is to dehydrate and brown the surface of a loaf of bread in the oven, so it is with browning deep-fried food. When food is placed in hot oil,
Most people from western societies are lactose tolerant and able to drink milk as adults, although intolerance still affects a significant minority. However, for most races, lactose intolerance is not the minority but rather the norm. It is estimated that globally, only about a third of today’s population can consume milk into adulthood. So, it is
I often get asked – What foods are good for the brain? I think the answer is – most of them. The brain, like everything else, requires a balance of nutrients, and a balanced diet is the best thing you can do for it. The concept of ‘a brain food’, such as blueberries, or a