Tuesday, March 12, 2013

When Bachelors Cook

I don't know about the rest of you but I like vision.

Thus, when I tried to cook fish last night and the oil started boiling and then blowing up all over the place and on my arms I decided to turn down the temperature.

I realized then that at the lower temperature the fish was not cooking enough.  Thus I had a quandary and a health risk.

Then a stroke of genius occurred.  I grabbed by motorcycle goggles and a rag, resulting in enough armor to safely cook fish.




























I then received guff, mockery and ridicule, but I WAS able to cook my fish to perfection, not to mention protect my vision and Cary Grantish looks from boiling oil.

15 comments:

jaericho said...

A friend of mine has been known to don a gas mask while chopping onions. What you did is not unheard of.

Anonymous said...

I bought one of these and it totally changed my kitchen game (not to mention my cast iron cooking is now through the roof).

http://www.amazon.com/Mastercool-MSC52224A-Non-Contact-Infrared-Thermometer/dp/B000TM7HXC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363094720&sr=8-1&keywords=mastercool+infrared+thermometer

Best $50 I ever spent for my cooking!

Anonymous said...

Try poaching it delicately in a wine sauce.

Toast some almond slices seperately

Way less drama.

On the other hand I think we can officially call out homeland security on you now. Terrorist fish cooker!

Anonymous said...

That's a nonstick pan. You shouldn't be using enough oil to splatter.

Good humor, though. LOL

PUMPsix said...

You look like something out of Aurini's book.

LordSomber said...

Use the broiler under your oven. Easier and less oil.

Anonymous said...

At least you havent tried hot dogs with an arc welder (yet) :)

Anonymous said...

Splatter usually comes from the water on the surface turning quickly to steam when it hits the hot oil.
Try patting the fish dry beforehand or coating with flour. This doesn't change the moistness of the meat, but greatly reduces the splatter.

Anonymous said...

HOWARD JOHNSON IS RIGHT!

Anonymous said...

Congrats! With a little experience, and the good tips given by other readers, you'll soon be a decent cook.

Amy said...

Well, given that Fish Fridays are the norm for Lent, you've just given me my next post. How To Pan-Fry Fish. But I'll try to make the title a bit catchier.

You do look good in that get-up, though.

Aynsley said...

What's wrong with using a splatter screen?

Anonymous said...

Another tip: welding gloves. Thicker and more heat-resistant than common oven mitts, with individual fingers for more articulated, precise control over what you're handling.

Also, any man worth his salt should already have a pair.

Factory said...

When, oh WHEN will WWE bring us a Fish COooking Extravaganza?

The World waits with 'bated breath.

:)

Anonymous said...

I do the same.