The World Vegetarian Cookbook/1999

Spun Fruits

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4 25 minutes 10 to 15 minutes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
oil for deep frying BATTER: 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted pinch of salt
1 egg 1/2 cup water and milk, mixed half and half CARAMEL SYRUP: 1 cup sugar
3 tbsps water 1 tbsp oil 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 2-inch chunks
1 banana, peeled and cut into 1-inch pices ice water



1 Combine all the batter ingredients in a food processor or blender and process to blend. Pour into a bowl and dip in the prepared fruit.
2 In a heavy-based pan, combine the sugar with the water and oil, and cook over very low heat until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and boil rapidly until a pale caramel color.
3 While the sugar is dissolving, heat the oil in a wok or saucepan and fry the battered fruit, a few pieces at a time.
4 While the fruit is still hot and crisp, use chopsticks or a pair of tongs to dip the fruit into the hot caramel syrup. Stir each piece around to coat evenly.
5 Dip immediately into ice water to harden the syrup, and place each pices on a greased dish. Continue cooking all the fruit in the same way.
6 Once the caramel has hardened and the fruit has cooled, transfer to a clean serving plate.

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