Heat 1 inch oil in a large, deep saucepan until very hot but not quite smoking, about 375 degrees.

Fill a deep saucepan with 2 inches of oil and heat to 350 degrees.

In a deep saucepan, heat vegetable oil to 360 degrees.

Put oil in a large, deep saucepan to a depth of at least 2 inches; more is better.

Put butter or oil in a large, deep saucepan and turn heat to medium.

In a deep, heavy saucepan, whisk sugar into 1/3 cup water.

Line a large, wide, deep saucepan with foil and add the rice mixture.

Put 1 tablespoon oil in a large deep saucepan, and turn heat to medium.

About 2 hours before serving, put half the oil in a broad, deep saucepan or casserole, and turn the heat to high.

Heat oil in a wok or deep saucepan to 350 degrees.