Recipe - Leche Frita (Fried Milk Squares)

5 tablespoon Cornstarch
3 cup Cold milk
Peel of 1 lime, white pith
removed
5 tablespoon Sugar
4 tablespoon (One half stick) salted butter
3 lg Eggs, lightly beaten
One fourth cup Fine bread crumbs or
allpurpose flour
Vegetable or peanut oil for
frying
1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon mixed with
One half cup sugar for dusting
1 Dissolve the cornstarch in
1 cup of the milk. Set
aside.
2 In a mediumsize saucepan
over medium heat, heat the
remaining

milk, the lime peel, sugar, and butter until it almost reaches a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the cornstarch mixture, stirring
constantly. Continue cooking and stirring with a wooden spoon until the
custard comes to a boil and has thickened. 3. Remove the lime peel and pour
the custard into an 8 x 8inch Pyrex dish, spreading it evenly. Cover and
refrigerate at least 4 hours, or until firm. 4. Cut the custard into 2inch
squares, dip the squares into the beaten eggs, and then into the crumbs,
covering all sides. In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, heat the
oil until very hot but not smoking, and cook the squares until brown, 2
minutes on each side, turning carefully with a spatula. Drain on a
papertowellined plate, transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with the
cinnamon and sugar to taste, and serve hot. Makes 16 2inch squares,
serving 8 LECHE FRITA Fried Milk Squares

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