A New Toy and Lotus Chips
First, it was making my own lard. Now, I’ve gone and bought myself a deep fryer! What’s next? I’m pretty sure it’s moon pies and Dr. Pepper.
Anyway, the deep fryer arrived this afternoon and I happen to have a lotus root that I had been hoping to make into chips. A few minutes later, after the gallons of oil I had to use got hot, I had super crispy chips, warm and not even a little greasy. The good news is that once the oil cools down, it can be reused a few times. Chips, fries, sopapillas, tempura… oh, my list of things to make is growing and growing. I really don’t have a recipe today… just had to share a little deep-fry love with you. Yes, I am that much of a food geek.
March 3rd, 2008 at 5:24 pm
As the owner of three fryers (sssssssh please don’t repeat that!) I know you will thoroughly enjoy frying on a whole new level. It’s amazing the things you’ll be able to do. I can’t wait to read about it!
March 3rd, 2008 at 5:53 pm
$50 for a deep fryer? I’d like to hear how that works out for you (or any other readers). Pro and Cons. How long can you use the oil for? When does the used oil flavor start creeping in? Cleaning and disposal? Is 3 liters really as big as it sounds? You could deep fry a cornish hen in there!
March 3rd, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Oh my goodness, these look fantastic and I love that photo composition! You look so cute! I have to admit I have never used a deep fryer so I’m curious to see what you are going to make with it. Great things I’m sure. Keep us posted!
March 3rd, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Love that photo of you with the lotus chips over your eyes! You’re getting pretty good at these self-portraits.
March 3rd, 2008 at 10:21 pm
A deep fryer is a beautiful thing!
March 4th, 2008 at 1:37 am
You crack me up! I don’t know if you can get these up there, but we fry a lot of inhame, parsnips (batabta baroa), and mandioca in all shapes and sizes here in Brazil. They’re absolutely delicious. Congratulations on the new fryer.
March 4th, 2008 at 5:22 am
Hi Lara - you look super cute and the lotus chips look fabulous! (and I’ve got a serious deep fryer too ;)) Hope you’re well. kxx
March 4th, 2008 at 9:16 am
Mmm, lotus chips.
Although I have to point out that you should only drink RC cola with your Moon pies.
March 4th, 2008 at 10:20 am
maybe you could batter and deep fry the Moon Pies…and I’m seconding Liz on the RC cola (if they still make it though?)
March 4th, 2008 at 11:45 am
deep fry a candy bar. go on. A local fish and chip shop near my old place used to deep fry almost anything that you would bring in…. Apparently he did a roaring trade deep frying candy bars. Eww.
March 4th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Today’s photos: pure delight.
My husband recently brought home a small deep-fryer and I have yet to inaugurate it. You’ve inspired me…if not to fry then at least to buy tulips and arrange them in a colorful container.
March 4th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Liz - LOL… you are right. It really should have been RC!
Nat - well, it’s not huge but that’s a good thing for me. It still takes a heck of a lot of oil to fill to the min line though. If you need something a bit bigger, there is a 5 litre one that is just a little bit more also by Aroma. As for the rest of your questions, I’ll see how it goes!
March 4th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
I am quite jealous. Everything is better fried!!
March 5th, 2008 at 5:11 am
Oh I’m so jealous! I am working my way up to a deep-fryer, cause I’m afraid that it will mean the permanent departure of my all ready fluctuating waistline. Are you going to use some of your self-rendered lard for frying? My mouth waters at the thought!
March 9th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
With your new deep-fryer, try to make rutabaga chips. It is delicious. Slice small to medium size rutabagas. It takes about 8 minutes of frying in small batches. I turn then after 5 minutes for best results.
Your pictures are superb. Congrats!