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LECHE
FRITA (FRIED CUSTARD SQUARES)
1 liter/1.75 pints milk peel of 1
lemon 1 cinnamon stick 6 egg yolks 6 tbsp sugar 4 tbsp
cornstarch flour for dusting 2 beaten eggs oil for
frying cinnamon and icing sugar for dusting In saucepan
combine milk, lemon peel and cinnamon, bring to boil. Lower heat
and simmer 10 minutes. Set aside.
In another large
saucepan, beat egg yolks until lemon coloured. Beat in 6
tablespoons sugar, then corn starch. Stir in
few tablespoons of hot milk, then gradually stir in the rest.
Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, about 4 minutes or
until thickened. Discard lemon peel and cinnamon stick. Pour into
a large greased, rectangular pan and cool. Refrigerate
several hours or preferably overnight.
Cut into small
squares. Dust with flour and dip in beaten egg. Heat oil and fry
until brown on all sides. Drain.
Dust with a mixture of sugar
and cinnamon. Just before serving, sprinkle with icing
sugar.
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