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Crispy Fried Milk

Crispy Fried Milk
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This Crunchy, Ooze-Filled Crispy Fried milk is a tasty Chinese dessert, where thickened milk is dipped in a batter and deep fried. Chef John use regular milk for this recipe. You can also replace it with almond milk or soy milk as vegan friendly desserts.

Recipe
PRE TIME: 1 hr
COOKING TIME: 15 min
TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 15 min
2 SERVING
Ingredients:
  • 0.25 cup Potato Starch
  • 1 tsp. Custard Powder
  • 0.25 cup Cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup Sugar
  • 0.25 cup Condensed Milk
  • 30 oz. Milk
  • 1 cup Flour [Batter]
  • 0.25 cup Corn Starch [Batter]
  • 2 tsp. Yeast [Batter]
  • 1 tbsp. Baking Powder [Batter]
  • 0.5 cup Water [Batter]
  • 1 tsp. Cooking Oil [Batter]
  • 3 cup Corn Starch [Frying Coating]
Directions:
Step 1
Step 1
1
In a wok over low heat, add potato starch, custard, cornstarch, sugar, condensed milk, and 10oz / 300ml (about ⅓) milk. Constantly stir for 2 minutes.
Step 2
Step 2
2
Now add the rest of the milk. Constantly stir to prevent lumps until thickened and smooth.
Step 3
Step 3
3
Pour the milk mixture in a shallow rectangular baking pan lined with parchment paper.
Step 4
Step 4
4
Cover and freeze for 2 hours until frozen.
Step 5
Step 5
5
In a mixing bowl, combine [Batter] ingredients, and mix completely. Set aside.
Step 6
Step 6
6
Cut frozen milk custard into chunky rectangular blocks, and coat them with starch evenly.
Step 7
Step 7
7
In a wok over high heat, bring enough oil to 300-350°F (150-180°C) temperature.
Step 8
Step 8
8
Dip the frozen milk custard prepared in [Batter] , coat evenly, and deep fry until golden. Drain and serve immediately.
Step 9
Step 9
9
Enjoy!
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