Fried Milk

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    258 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Fried Milk

Fried Milk is a unique dessert featuring a thickened mixture of coconut milk, milk, sugar, and cornstarch that is chilled and then cut into strips. These strips are coated in cornstarch, egg, and breadcrumbs before being deep-fried until crisp and golden. The contrast between the creamy interior and the crispy exterior creates an interesting texture. This dessert offers a pleasantly rich coconut-milk flavor with a crunchy shell, making it a distinctive snack or sweet treat.

Description

Fried Milk is made by heating a blend of coconut milk, regular milk, cornstarch, and sugar until thickened, then chilling it until firm. Once hardened, the mixture is cut into strips that are coated in cornstarch, dipped in beaten egg, and rolled in breadcrumbs before frying at a controlled temperature to achieve a crispy, golden coating. The frying process locks a soft, creamy interior inside a crunchy outer layer, contrasting textures beautifully. This dish is traditionally served hot to highlight the crisp coating and creamy center.

The dessert balances the richness of coconut milk with a subtle sweetness from sugar, complemented by the crunch of fried breadcrumbs. The slow cooking and gentle stirring ensure a smooth, thick base. Coating the pieces in cornstarch before egg and breadcrumbs helps the batter adhere better, producing an even, crispy finish.

Serving immediately after frying maintains the crispness, and the use of coconut milk lends a distinctive flavor that sets it apart from milk-based fried snacks. This dessert can be enjoyed as a snack or as a sweet course following a meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp. sugar
  • 2 egg whisked well for coating, large
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch for coating
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs or oats
  • oil for deep-frying

Instructions

  1. In a small bow, add coconut milk, milk, cornstarch and sugar. Heat over slowest fire and until heating until thickened. In the process, stir in one direction. Transfer to a square baking pan and set aside to cool down in fridge (rest for 40 to 60 minutes) until well hardened.
  2. Transfer out and cut into small strips around 5 cm long and 3 cm wide.
  3. Coat with starch, egg and breadcrumbs in sequence.
  4. Heat oil until 150 to 160 degree C. Place 4-5 pieces on a flat strainer, dip the strainer in and fry until slightly golden brown and crispy. Repeat until all of the remaining pieces are fried. Remove extra oil with kitchen paper and serve directly.
  5. Absorb extra oil with kitchen paper and serve hot.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 258kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 30.3g (10%) Protein 4.7g (9%) Fat 13.8g (21%) Saturated Fat 9.4g (47%) Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 250mg (10%) Potassium 158mg (3%) Fiber 1.8g (7%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 7.5IU (0%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 258kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 30.3g 10%
Protein 4.7g 9%
Fat 13.8g 21%
Saturated Fat 9.4g 47%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 250mg 10%
Potassium 158mg 3%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 7.5IU 0%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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