Glossary > Food > TechniquesJanuary 09, 2006

What is Agemono?

A Japanese term referring to deep-frying and the foods produced from this cooking method. Tempura is a common Japanese food cooked in this manner. The deep-frying is done in a pan called an agemono-nabe, which is similar to a Chinese wok.

Wikipedia: Agemono nabe (Literally: pot for fried things) are very thick pots used for deep frying in the Japanese kitchen. They are made usually of either cast iron or heavy brass. The thickness ensures an even temperature of the oil inside of the pot. Thin pots cannot maintain an even temperature of the oil, possibly allowing food to slightly under- or overcook.

The agemono nabe is usually used in combination with metal-ended Japanese kitchen chopsticks, a net ladle or scoop ami shakushi, and a tool to drain the oil after frying abura kiri.

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