Fried Milk is the super satisfying popular Chinese dessert that you need to try now! You\u2019ll find this intriguing treat at most Chinese bakeries and is most popular among the younger generation due to its comforting, crispy goodness – think mozzarella sticks but as a dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But, instead of coating mozzarella cheese in breadcrumbs and frying, you use milk! That\u2019s right, this crunchy gooey delicacy puts milk at the center stage. \u201cBut, milk is a liquid, how do you fry it,\u201d you ask?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep reading to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fried Milk is a dessert that originated from Cantonese cuisine and has since been modernized to feature breadcrumbs to appeal to a wider audience, particularly the younger generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is said that the dish was first made in the Shunde District of Guangdong in South China, where it was called \u2018Da Liang\u2019. The area had a large amount of water buffalo, so the milk was very thick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Locals loved to create unique dishes like Fried Milk or \u2018Da Liang\u2019 as it was called, using the popular thick milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over time, the recipe has developed into how we know Fried Milk today, a sweet, crispy delight with a mouth-watering gooey center to be gawked at on social media for it\u2019s satisfying qualities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Fried Milk is easy to find in traditional Chinese bakeries and other Cantonese cuisine outlets, if you\u2019re living in a different part of the world and would like to try this delicious dish, here\u2019s the recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: <\/strong>Pour the milk into a large mixing bowl and sieve in the flour or cornstarch, sugar and a pinch of salt into the mixing bowl and mix until you get an even, liquid consistency. Add in any seasonings you wish like nutmeg or cinnamon (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 2:<\/strong> Add the mixture to a pot and boil on a high heat. When it starts to boil, reduce it to a simmer, stirring slowly and often to prevent it from sticking. Do this until the mixture has turned into a thin paste<\/p>\n\n\n\n