Introduction
The sizzle of ingredients hitting a hot surface. The perfect golden crust on a protein. The even caramelization that builds flavor depth. These fundamental cooking moments all depend on one critical tool: the frying pan.
A frying pan (also called a skillet) sits at the heart of daily cooking across nearly every culinary tradition. It's likely the most frequently used piece of equipment in your kitchen, yet many home cooks settle for mediocre pans that frustrate them with sticking, uneven heating, or rapid deterioration.
As a KotiChef, your relationship with your frying pans should be one of confidence and reliability. Understanding which pan to use for different tasks—and how to use it properly—transforms everyday cooking from a struggle against your equipment into a seamless expression of your culinary intentions.
The right frying pan isn't merely a tool; it's a conductor between your vision and the ingredients, allowing precise control over heat and cooking processes. Let's explore how to select, use, and maintain frying pans that will serve you faithfully for decades.
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