💡 General
The wooden spoon trick for perfect frying
A trick to know if the oil is ready, without using a thermometer
To know if the oil is at the perfect temperature without using a thermometer, insert the handle of a wooden spoon or spatula until it touches the bottom of the pot.
If constant little bubbles form around the wood, the oil is ready (approximately 170-180 °C).
If nothing happens, it is still cold.
If it bubbles too violently, lower the heat so the food does not burn on the outside while remaining raw on the inside.