Leche Frita (Fried Milk Squares) Recipe

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Servings: 12

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Lowfat milk, the lime peel, sugar, and butter till it almost reaches a boil.
  2. 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.
  3. 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%
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