Leche Frita (Fried Milk Squares) Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 5 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- 3 c. Cool lowfat milk Peel of 1 lime, white pith removed
- 5 Tbsp. Sugar
- 4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) salted butter
- 3 lrg Large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 c. Fine bread crumbs or possibly all-purpose flour Vegetable or possibly peanut oil for frying
- 1 Tbsp. Grnd cinnamon mixed with 1/2 c. sugar for dusting
- 1 x Dissolve the cornstarch in 1 c. of the lowfat milk. Set aside.
- 2 x In a medium-size saucepan over medium heat, heat the remaining
Directions
- Lowfat milk, the lime peel, sugar, and butter till it almost reaches a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and gradually add in the cornstarch mix, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring with a wooden spoon till the custard comes to a boil and has thickened. 3. Remove the lime peel and pour the custard into an 8 x 8-inch Pyrex dish, spreading it proportionately. Cover and chill at least 4 hrs, or possibly till hard. 4. Cut the custard into 2-inch squares, dip the squares into the beaten Large eggs, and then into the crumbs, covering all sides. In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, heat the oil till very warm but not smoking, and cook the squares till brown, 2 min on each side, turning carefully with a spatula. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate, transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with the cinnamon and sugar to taste, and serve warm.
- Makes 16 2-inch squares,serving 8 LECHE FRITA Fried Lowfat milk Squares
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 28g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 95 | |
| Calories from Fat 46 | 48% |
| Total Fat 5.19g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 2.84g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium 25mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 10.53g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 5.5g | 4% |
| Protein 1.93g | 3% |
