Taiwanese Fried Milk (Zha Xian Nai)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Milk
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1/4 cup Cornstarch
• 1/4 cup Evaporated Milk
• 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 2 cups Vegetable oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a custard.
2. 2Stir in the evaporated milk. Pour the custard into a greased baking dish and let it cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
3. 3In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour and baking powder.
4. 4Cut the chilled custard into cubes. Dip each cube in the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
5. 5Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 175°C.
6. 6Carefully add the custard cubes to the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
7. 7Remove the fried milk with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

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