Techniques Deep fried

Crullers (Twisted)

Crullers (Twisted)

This recipe for crullers uses baking powder for leavening. Ingredients ¼ cup (60 ml) butter 1 cup (240 ml) granulated sugar 2 eggs, well beaten 4 cups (950 ml) sifted all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg…

Crullers (Round)

Crullers (Round)

This recipe for crullers uses choux pastry to make ring-shaped fritters. Ingredients ¼ cup (60 ml) granulated sugar ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup (60 ml) shortening 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water 1 cup (240 ml) sifted all purpose flour…

Buñuelos (Sweet Fried Pastry)

Buñuelos (Sweet Fried Pastry)

Buñuelos are a type of Latin-American fried pastry. Ingredients 5 eggs ¼ cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup…

Doubles (Trinidadian Bread with Curried Chickpeas)

Doubles (Trinidadian Bread with Curried Chickpeas)

Ingredients Procedure In large bowl combine flour, salt, turmeric, cumin, sugar and yeast. Add enough lukewarm water to make a soft dough. Mix well, cover and let rise 2 hours. Boil soaked chickpeas in salted water until tender. Drain well.…

Agedashi Tofu

Agedashi Tofu

Agedashi tofu (or agedashi dofu) 揚げ出し豆腐 is a simple Japanese way to serve hot tofu. Silken (kinugoshi) firm tofu, cut into cubes, is lightly dusted with potato starch or cornstarch and then deep fried until golden brown. It’s then served…

Egg Roll

Egg Roll

Egg rolls are a savory Chinese-American fried pastry. They consist of a filling wrapped in a wheat flour skin and deep-fried. Egg rolls may be eaten plain or dipped in sweet-and-sour sauce or teriyaki sauce. Note that these egg rolls…

Fast Food French Fries

Fast Food French Fries

Ingredients 2 pounds russet potatoes, cut slightly larger than julienne Salt Freshly-ground black pepper Neutral oil for deep frying Procedure Place potatoes in a large container of clean water. Rinse repeatedly until water runs clear. Spin potatoes in a salad…

Tod Mun (Thai Fish Cakes)

Tod Mun (Thai Fish Cakes)

Tod mun (Thai fish cakes) can be found sold on the streets of Thailand and are a popular snack. At home they are perfect for an appetizer. There are many different recipes. The most common variant uses both fish and…

Fish Sticks

Fish Sticks

Ingredients 1 pound cod, haddock, or tilapia fillets, cut in half Cornmeal as needed Freshly-squeezed lemon juice, as needed 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp black pepper 1 tbsp cayenne pepper 2 tbsp smoked paprika Oil for deep frying Procedure Combine…

Crispy Fish Sandwich

Crispy Fish Sandwich

This is the ultimate crispy fish sandwich: arugula, crispy fish with just a little heat, with homemade tartar sauce on a grilled ciabatta bun. Makes your mouth water just thinking about it, right? Ingredients 4 fresh or frozen tilapia fillets,…

Chipotle Fish n’ Chips

Chipotle Fish n' Chips

Chipotles add a Southwestern smoky heat to otherwise normal fish n’ chips. Ingredients Chipotle vinegar ½ cup malt vinegar 2-3 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, pureed until smooth Pinch of salt Fish 1 bottle (12 oz) very cold beer 2…

Fried Cheese Balls with Sausage

Fried Cheese Balls with Sausage

Ingredients 1 cup (240 ml) grated cheddar cheese 2 tsp flour ¼ tsp salt 1 lb (500 g) mild or hot sausage ¾ cup (180 ml) fine cracker crumbs Vegetable oil Procedure Method 1 Combine the cheese, flour, sausage and…