Fried Ice Cream

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream: 500g (available in supermarkets)
2. Breadcrumbs: 2 cups (for coating)
3. All-purpose flour: 1 cup
4. Egg: 2 (for egg wash)
5. Vegetable oil: 1 liter (for frying)
6. Salt: 1 teaspoon
7. Sugar: 2 tablespoons (optional, for caramel flavor)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 30 minutes
• Cooking: 20 minutes
• Total: 50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Prepare the ice cream by cutting the vanilla ice cream into small cubes.
2. Set up a breadcrumb station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
3. Coat each ice cream cube with flour, then egg wash, and finally roll in breadcrumbs, ensuring complete coverage.
4. In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil to medium-high heat for frying.
5. Fry the coated ice cream cubes for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
7. Optionally, you can caramelize the sugar to make a sweet topping for the fried ice cream.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings)

• Calories: Approx. 400-500 per serving (depending on the amount of oil used for frying)
• Fat: High due to frying
• Carbohydrates: From ice cream and breadcrumbs
• Protein: From breadcrumbs and egg wash

Dish Characteristics:

• A unique dessert that combines the coldness of ice cream with the crispiness of fried breadcrumbs.
• Creative and fun to make at home.
• Perfect for those who love both ice cream and fried foods.

User Comments:

1. "This was an amazing dessert! The combination of fried breadcrumbs and ice cream was unexpected but delicious."
2. "I loved how simple yet creative this dish was. It was a hit at my party."
3. "The caramel topping was a great addition, made the dish even more special."
4. "Make sure not to fry for too long, or the ice cream will melt."
5. "This dish is quite rich due to the frying process, but it's still very enjoyable."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be careful not to fry the ice cream for too long to prevent it from melting completely.
• Use a deep-fry thermometer to ensure the oil is not too hot or too cold for proper frying.
• Make sure to cool the fried ice cream slightly before serving to allow for better handling and less mess during eating.