JoeSpareBedroom wrote:

>>> Is the use of a thermometer recommended?

>> Use a wooden toothpick: when the oil is at the right temperature the
>> toothpick will start to fry. As it does, remove it and start with the
>> food.

> The OP's a beginner. How will the toothpick indicate that the oil's
> too hot?

The toothpick tecnique is useful to know when the oil reaches the right temp
to fry, nothing more, as stated.
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Vilco
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