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Janet

In article >, says...
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> Janet wrote:
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> > In article >, says...
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> > > Sounds like a plan but yet, why not just deep fry the veggies and
> > > drain after cooking?
> >
> > Because not every one wants to eat their veg deepfried (saturated
> > with fat).
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> > > You're coating every nook and cranny all over with oil anyway. Where's
> > > the difference?
> >
> > The amount of fat absorbed by the vegetables.
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> > Janet UK
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> Not necessarily true. If you heat up your oil enough, the escaping
> moisture will keep the oil from penetrating. This applies to deep
> fried turkey. It's why they aren't greasy.

Deep fried meat (or veg) contains more cooking fat than the same meat
roasted. Roasting and frying are two different cooking methods which is
why the results taste so different.

Janet UK