Tapioca Starch 'You Tiao' (Gluten-Free)
A gluten-free version of the popular Singaporean fried dough sticks, 'You Tiao'. This recipe utilizes tapioca starch and rice flour to achieve a similar crispy and airy texture without gluten.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Tapioca Starch
- 0.5 cup Rice Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 3/4 cup Water
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, whisk together tapioca starch, rice flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 2Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- 3Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
- 4Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 175°C.
- 5Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 0.635 cm thickness. Cut into strips about 2.54 cm wide and 10.16 cm long.
- 6Stack two strips on top of each other and use a chopstick to press down the center.
- 7Carefully place the dough sticks into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping occasionally.
- 8Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
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