Crispy Fried Milk (炸牛奶)

炸牛奶

Crispy Fried Milk (炸牛奶) — a Cantonese Chinese recipe made with whole milk, caster sugar, ready in about 60 minutes. Step-by-step instructions with photos.

Ingredients

• whole milk
• cornstarch
• caster sugar
• butter
• all-purpose flour
• egg, beaten
• panko breadcrumbs
• neutral oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. Combine milk, cornstarch, sugar, and butter in saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened like pudding.
2. Spread onto tray, refrigerate 4+ hours until firm enough to cut.
3. Cut into rectangles, dip in flour, then egg, then panko.
4. Heat oil to 175°C, fry milk rectangles 1-2 minutes until golden. Serve immediately. (Crust turns golden in under 2 minutes)
5. Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, one with panko breadcrumbs. (Three stations arranged in line)