Although he admits it’s not quite on par with our modern deep fat fryers: “No chip pans in the ancient world I think!” Professor Murray Pittock, a cultural historian at Glasgow University ...

Preheat the oil in the deep-fat fryer to 190C; place the wok or pan ... this recipe speed is more important than precision. Place a square of filo on the work surface. Spoon 1 tablespoon of ...