Golden Fried Milk: Ultimate Secret to Crispy Exterior and Tender Interior

Hello everyone, I’m Xiao Mi Zhou. Today I’m sharing Golden Fried Milk that brings back childhood memories! This snack features a golden crispy exterior and a smooth, pudding-like interior. Take a warm bite and be enveloped in creamy aroma. Many think fried milk is difficult to make, but with a few key techniques, you can easily recreate teahouse flavors at home!

First, admire this tempting finished product!

Golden crispy exterior, snow-white tender filling - this is perfect fried milk!

Ingredients (Makes about 15 pieces)

Milk Pudding Part:

• Whole milk: 500ml
• Cornstarch: 60g
• Sugar: 50g (adjust to taste)
• Condensed milk: 2 tablespoons (optional, enhances creaminess)
• Salt: pinch (enhances sweetness complexity)

Coating Part:

• Cornstarch: as needed
• Eggs: 2
• Breadcrumbs: as needed

Detailed Steps

Step 1: Make Milk Pudding (Key Step)

1. Mix 100ml milk with 60g cornstarch, stir until no lumps
2. Pour remaining 400ml milk into pot, add sugar, condensed milk and salt
3. Heat over low heat, stir continuously until sugar dissolves completely
4. Key technique: Pour in starch-milk mixture, keep stirring
5. Stir until thick and smooth, should leave traces when lifting spatula
6. Immediately pour into parchment-lined container, smooth surface
7. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight

Low heat prevents burning, continuous stirring ensures smooth texture

Step 2: Cutting Preparation

1. Remove set pudding, invert onto cutting board
2. Remove parchment paper, cut into evenly sized strips
3. Important technique: Wipe knife clean after each cut
4. Prepare three plates: cornstarch, beaten eggs, breadcrumbs

Even cutting ensures consistent cooking, clean knife gives neat edges

Step 3: Three-Step Coating

1. Lightly coat pudding strips with cornstarch
2. Shake off excess starch, evenly dip in egg wash
3. Finally coat with breadcrumbs, press gently to adhere
4. Exclusive technique: Let rest on rack for 5 minutes after coating

Triple coating creates perfect protective layer, resting helps coating adhere

Step 4: Frying Techniques

1. Heat oil to 160°C, add fried milk pieces one by one
2. Fry until floating and lightly golden (about 2 minutes)
3. Remove and drain, increase oil temperature to 180°C
4. Refry for 30 seconds until golden brown
5. Remove and drain on paper towels

Double frying: first for cooking through, second for crispiness

Success Secrets

🌟 Pudding Making Tips:

• Must use low heat to prevent starch clumping
• Cook until sufficiently thick, otherwise hard to set
• Refrigeration time crucial, minimum 4 hours

🌟 Coating Techniques:

• Cornstarch should be thin, just light coating
• Egg wash should be even, not too thick
• Press breadcrumbs firmly but not too hard

🌟 Frying Keys:

• Oil temperature most important: too low absorbs oil, too high burns outside while raw inside
• Don’t fry too many at once to avoid temperature drop
• Refry time should be short, 30 seconds sufficient

Variations & Innovations

🍯 Flavor Variations:

• Coconut version: Replace some milk with coconut milk
• Matcha version: Add matcha powder for green pudding
• Chocolate version: Add cocoa powder and chocolate chips

🍽 Healthier Versions:

• Oven version: Brush with oil, bake at 200°C for 15 minutes
• Air fryer: 180°C for 12 minutes
• Less oil version: Pan-fry instead of deep-fry

Storage & Serving Suggestions

❄️ Storage Methods:

• Raw pieces can be frozen for one month
• Fried ones best served immediately
• If storing, reheat in oven after refrigeration

🍴 Serving Suggestions:

• Dip in condensed milk or chocolate sauce
• Dust with powdered sugar or cinnamon
• Serve with ice cream for hot-cold contrast

FAQ

Q: Why doesn’t my pudding set properly? A: Possibly insufficient starch ratio or inadequate cooking time

Q: Why does coating break during frying? A: Oil temperature might be too low, or coating too thin

Q: Can I skip breadcrumbs? A: Can substitute with cookie crumbs or almond slices

This Golden Fried Milk is not only delicious but also fun to make. On weekends, why not make it with family and relive those wonderful childhood flavors!