DRAINAGE OF CHIP BASKET
Literature
- Most of the frying medium absorption into the chips occurs after they are taken out of the fryer.
- Proper draining of the chips after frying is an important technique for reducing their fat content. It can reduce the fat content by about 20%.
Surveys
- In the 1998 survey, adequate drainage of the basket was observed in 62% of independent outlets.
- In the 2007 survey, which was carried out by mystery shoppers, it was not possible to observe the cooking in all circumstances. However most outlets, where the process was observed, did perform elements of the ‘Shake or Bang and Hang’ drainage process.
Workshop Discussion
- One operator reported that the crispness of chips is improved when the basket is hung away from the fryer to drain the frying medium.
Standard
Bang or shake the basket vigorously twice and then hang it for at least 20 seconds.
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