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Default violent reaction btwn oil & water

Mark Thorson wrote:
> notbob wrote:
>>
>> On 2007-08-04, beerismygas > wrote:
>>
>>> 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.

>
> And for God's sake, WEAR CLOTHES!


LOL