violent reaction btwn oil & water
Mark Thorson wrote:
> notbob wrote:
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>> On 2007-08-04, beerismygas > wrote:
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>>> any idea what happened ? what did i do wrong? thx
>>
>> Frying typically takes place at temps above 300 deg F. Water boils
>> at 212 deg F. Water and oil do not mix. So, the little water
>> bubbles get instantly superheated beyond boiling by the hot oil and
>> *POP*!... a bursting steam bubble throws very hot oil everywhrere.
>> IOW, keep water away from frying oil.
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> And for God's sake, WEAR CLOTHES!
LOL
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