Fried milk
Description
If you want to surprise your children or guests, this recipe is perfect for you,
Instructions
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Step 1
Choose milk with a higher fat content. If you don't have such milk, replace 200 ml of milk with the same amount of cream.
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Step 2
Add cinnamon and lemon zest to the milk (750 ml), bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let stand for 10 minutes.
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Step 3
150 ml of milk mix with cornstarch. Cornstarch can be replaced with flour.
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Step 4
Take 3 eggs. For the cream, we will need 2 yolks. Set aside the egg whites and 1 whole egg for breading, and put them in the refrigerator.
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Step 5
Mix the yolks with a fork and pour into the starch mixture, then stir. You can omit the yolks, but the dessert will be more tender with them.
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Step 6
Remove the lemon zest from the milk. Gradually pour the starch-egg mixture into the hot milk in a thin stream, stirring constantly.
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Step 7
Place over medium heat and cook until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly with a whisk. Do not let the cream boil!
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Step 8
Grease the pan with butter, pour the custard cream into it, and smooth it out. My pan is 30x21 cm in size. Leave the pan uncovered at room temperature for several hours until the cream sets. My cream set in 1 hour.
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Step 9
Prepare the flour and egg for breading. Heat the frying oil in a saucepan or a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. There should be plenty of oil to fully submerge the cream cube.
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Step 10
Place the set cream onto the work surface by inverting the mold. Cut into equal cubes.
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Step 11
Roll the cream cube first in flour...
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Step 12
...then in the egg and again in the flour. This will make the breading more tender.
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Step 13
Reduce the heat to minimum, place the cream into the hot oil, and fry on both sides until golden brown.
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Step 14
Place the fried milk on a paper towel to drain excess oil. If desired, roll in sugar.
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Step 15
Serve the dessert chilled, with fresh berries or fruits.