A 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

A 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.