Leche Frita (fried Milk Squares) Recipe
Yield: 16 ServingsRecipe by luhu.jp
Ingredients:
5 tbsp: Cornstarch,
3 cup: Cold milk,
Peel of 1 lime, white pith removed
5 tbsp: Sugar,
4 tbsp: , (1/2 stick) salted butter
3 large: Eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup: Fine bread crumbs or all-purpose flour,
Vegetable or peanut oil for frying,
1 tbsp: Ground cinnamon mixed with 1/2 cup sugar for dusting,
1 each: Dissolve the cornstarch in 1 cup of the milk. Set aside.,
2 each: In a medium-size saucepan over medium heat, heat the remaining
Directions:
milk, the lime peel, sugar, and butter until it almost reaches a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the cornstarch mixture,
stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring with a wooden
spoon until the custard comes to a boil and has thickened. 3. Remove
the lime peel and pour the custard into an 8 x 8-inch Pyrex dish,
spreading it evenly. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, or until
firm. 4. Cut the custard into 2-inch squares, dip the squares into
the beaten eggs, and then into the crumbs, covering all sides. In a
large, heavy skillet over medium heat, heat the oil until very hot
but not smoking, and cook the squares until brown, 2 minutes on each
side, turning carefully with a spatula. Drain on a paper-towel-lined
plate, transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with the cinnamon and
sugar to taste, and serve hot. Makes 16 2-inch squares, serving 8
LECHE FRITA Fried Milk Squares
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Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the cornstarch mixture,
stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring with a wooden
spoon until the custard comes to a boil and has thickened. 3. Remove
the lime peel and pour the custard into an 8 x 8-inch Pyrex dish,
spreading it evenly. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, or until
firm. 4. Cut the custard into 2-inch squares, dip the squares into
the beaten eggs, and then into the crumbs, covering all sides. In a
large, heavy skillet over medium heat, heat the oil until very hot
but not smoking, and cook the squares until brown, 2 minutes on each
side, turning carefully with a spatula. Drain on a paper-towel-lined
plate, transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with the cinnamon and
sugar to taste, and serve hot. Makes 16 2-inch squares, serving 8
LECHE FRITA Fried Milk Squares
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