Crispy Fried Milk Food

FRIED MILK

Steps:

• 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.

FRIED MILK

Steps:

• Mix granulated sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg in 3-quart saucepan.
• Gradually stir in milk.
• Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly.
• Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat.
• Stir in butter and lemon peel.
• Spread evenly in ungreased square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches.
• Refrigerate uncovered at least 3 hours until firm.
• Cut custard into 2-inch squares, using wet knife.
• Dip custard squares into eggs, then coat with bread crumbs.
• Heat oil (1 to 1/2 inches) to 360°F; fry 2 or 3 squares at a time in oil 1 to 2 minutes or until light brown; drain on paper towels.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season the chicken pieces with Essence. Pour 2 cups of the buttermilk over the chicken and cover with plastic wrap. Place the chicken in the refrigerator and marinate for 1 hour.
• Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and drain. Season the flour with Essence. In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs with the remaining buttermilk. Dredge each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off. Dredge the chicken pieces back in the seasoned flour, coating each piece of the chicken completely. Carefully lay the chicken in the hot oil. Fry the chicken for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the juices run clear. Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

CRISPY FRIED SALMON

Steps:

• Cut salmon into roughly equal-size pieces, each about 1 inch wide, 3 inches long and the thickness of the fillet. Refrigerate. (Note: To fry pieces that look like fish sticks, slice the salmon lengthwise so that the larger side of the fillet has a fairly uniform thickness. Bread all pieces as instructed, but cook the thinner pieces together and the stick-sized pieces together. Give each diner some stick-sized pieces and some smaller pieces.)
• Mix flour, garlic powder and white pepper together in a pie plate or shallow pan. Combine milk and mayonnaise in another pie plate or shallow pan, mixing well with a fork or whisking to break up any lumps. Put bread crumbs and dill into a third pan.
• Take a piece of fish and gently coat it in the flour, then carefully shake off any excess. Dip in milk mixture and drain off any excess, then coat with seasoned bread crumbs. Place the breaded fish onto a tray. Repeat with the remaining pieces of fish. Discard any excess liquid, flour mixture or breading mixture.
• Pour 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil into a large skillet. Heat over medium to medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. (Drops of water added to the skillet will sizzle.) Add 6 to 8 pieces of breaded fish (the fish cooks quickly and you must turn it, so don't try to do too many pieces at once). Fry until golden brown, turning to ensure even cooking, 2 to 3 minutes total for pieces about 1/2 inch thick. Remove with a slotted spatula and drain on paper towels.
• Serve with Tartar Sauce or Lemon Aioli.
• To Make Lemon Aioli: Place lemon juice, garlic and turmeric in a blender; process until smooth.
• Pour into a small pan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until about 2 tablespoons of liquid remain. Remove from heat, pour into a medium bowl and let cool.
• Add mayonnaise, dill and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk until smooth. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.