A great complement to an oriental
wok, shallow fry pans or skillets are essential for frying
food that needs to be crisp and or/flat.
Cast iron is a popular metal for fry pans as it is heavy duty and will not buckle over high heat, but nonstick stainless steel versions are lighter and easier to use and clean. A useful size is 10-12 inch which can take 4 fried eggs. For
one person, a 6-8 inch pan is sufficient.
Fry pans are extremely versatile, as they are shallower and wider than sauté pans and have curved or rounded sides.
Their open shape cooks food quickly and easily.
Fry pans with handles that can withstand heat are useful when cooking dishes that start on the hob but are later finished under the broiler or in the oven such as frittata or tarte Tatin.
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Nonstick fry pans can be used for dry-frying meat and vegetables, but they should first be seasoned. To season a pan, heat it with oil, then allow to cool and wipe clean with kitchen paper rather than washing it with soap and water.
Fry pan is a good help in kitchen so you should have these if you wish to perform better.
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