Fried milk is new star dessert in all Chinese bakery store. Although considered as not healthy enough, it is loved by the younger generation because it is so satisfying.
This dessert is originated from Cantonese cuisine. But the traditional Chinese version fried milk is not coated with bread crumbs. Adding bread crumbs is a modernized way but more popular in younger generation.
Cook's Note
- The bread crumbs are easily to be burnt. If they are added one by one, the first chunk can be get burnt quickly. So I recommend using a large flat strainer, lay 4-5 pieces one time and soak the strainer in the oil for deep-frying. So each piece is evenly heated.
- Do not eat too much once, as deep-frying dishes are not healthy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 tbsp. cornstarch
- 3 tbsp. sugar
- 2 large eggs, whisked well for coating
- ¼ cup cornstarch for coating
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or oats
- Oil for deep-frying
Instructions
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. Transfer out and cut into small strips around 5 cm long and 3 cm wide.
Coat with starch, egg and breadcrumbs in sequence.
Heat oil 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.
Absorb extra oil with kitchen paper and serve hot.
Other Chinese desserts
- Coconut milk pudding | another new star dessert in Chinese bakery
- Ginger milk pudding | traditional Cantonese pudding made with ginger juice
- Mung bean cake | a traditional cake from healthy mung beans.
- Chinese mango pudding | healthy pudding made from fresh mango
Fried Milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 tbsp. cornstarch
- 3 tbsp. sugar
- 2 large eggs ,whisked well for coating
- ¼ cup cornstarch for coating
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or oats
- oil for deep-frying
Instructions
- 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.
- Transfer out and cut into small strips around 5 cm long and 3 cm wide.
- Coat with starch, egg and breadcrumbs in sequence.
- 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.
- Absorb extra oil with kitchen paper and serve hot.
Nutrition
Ruth
Hi, can I use panko instead of breadcrumbs?
Elaine
Yes, Panko can work for this too.
Yimei
Can i use potato starch instead of corn starch
Elaine
For this particular recipe, yes.
Sydney
Is there another way to cook them without using breadcrumbs?
Elaine
Yes, you can use cornstarch as a sub of breadcrumbs.
Sydney
Also, can you use brown sugar in the recipe?
Elaine
Yes.
Ann Z
Hi…
1 cup in the recipe is approx to how many ml? Can i use all fresh milk instead of coconut milk and milk? Can i also add some cheese or yogurt on the batter? Thanks
Elaine
1 cup =240ml. Yes, fresh milk works too. I think you can add some cheese or yogurt for flavoring.But you need to add a little bit more starch to achieve the right texture.
Tricia
Is it necessary to put it into fridge to make it hardened?
Elaine
Yes!
Grace Nunley
Can you leave left over outside the fridge In an airtight container? I guess my question is how long will it last if left outside the fridge?
How to reheat? Microwave or refry?
Elaine
Grace,
I highly recommend eating them all after frying. All frying things get the best texture and flavor just after frying. If there is left over, place in air-tight bag or container. I believe both microwave and re-frying can work. But I recommend microwave.
Maria
Hello, i was wondering whether i could bake them in an airfryer? or only frying will work?
Elaine
Maria,
I never used airfryer for this one. Not sure whether it worked.
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Delicious. They turned out just like the picture and were easy to make. Super crispy exterior and custardy on the inside. Will be making again 🙂
Elaine
Thank you for the lovely feedback.
Lani
My oldest child and I made these tonight and they came out delicious. We did add some condensed milk and reduced the sugar. Might use condensed milk and not add sugar next time. Mahalo for sharing this recipe.
Elaine
Lani,
Thanks for the feedback!!
Sisithatlikestoread
Heyy just wondering how long should i leave it in zhe fridge? Also do we have to use coconut or fresh milk? We can't use supermarket milk?
Elaine
Usually takes 4 hours. You can use supermarket milk for sure.
Susan Karcher
I am thinking of making these for my son's wedding to incorporate his soon to be wifes culture........can they be made ahead of time? Frozen and baked to heat again before serving?
Elaine
The deep-frying process can only be made just before serving.