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> If it boils into nothing immediately, you are too hot. If it just sits there and does nothing, you aren't hot enough yet. That is actually slightly misleadi
by iamacyborg 6y ago
> If it boils into nothing immediately, you are too hot. If it just sits there and does nothing, you aren't hot enough yet.
That is actually slightly misleading due to the Leidenfrost effect.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leidenfrost_effect https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leidenfrost_effect
- war1025 6y agoIt could be, but in practice I've found that you can tell the difference between "too hot" and "still cold" very easily.
- chipsa 6y agoA drop of water affected by the Leidenfrost effect looks different from one in a too cold pan. If I'm doing something that requires a ripping hot pan, one that's actually hot enough for the Leidenfrost effect is where I am for. This usually requires that I use a high smoke point oil, like refined peanut oil.