Thursday, September 11, 2008

TOFFEE APPLES

This is a sweet Chinese dish.

INGREDIENTS:
  • Apple {medium sized}: 4 no
  • Corn starch: 4 tbsp
  • refined flour: 1 cup
  • Baking powder: 1/2 tsp
  • Oil : to deep fry
  • Butter: 1 tbsp
  • Sugar: 1/2 cup
  • Sesame seeds : 1 tbsp

Method:

  1. peel, core ,cut apples into quarters and cut each quarter lengthwise in half, coat apple segments thoroughly in 2 tbsp of corn starch, shaking of excess.
  2. sieve refined flour, remaining cornstarch and baking powder.gradually stir in the one and quatercup of water to make a smooth batter.
  3. heat sufficient oil in a wok,dip corn starch coated apple segments into batter and deep fry in hot oil for about a minute or until golden brown, turning them occasionally.remove and drain on to a absorbent kitchen towel, keep warm.
  4. heat butter in a pan with 2 tbsp of water and sugar continue cooking until sugar melts and turns light golden brown.
  5. remove from heat and dip fried pieces into prepared hot caramel. sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and dip in iced water to harden the crust. immediately remove and served.

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