๐ค Hello from Thailand on this Sunday! Who here loves eating pineapple? Here, we can enjoy it all year round. Itโs a fruit that, besides being eaten fresh, can also be used in various dishes or processed into many different forms. Today, Iโm making it into crispy fried pineapple, a snack commonly sold at shops that sell fried treats like fried bananas or fried sweet potatoes. I love the flavor and texture of pineapple when itโs heated, it still retains its juiciness but becomes delicious in a whole new way. Dipping it in batter before frying it in hot oil is a very simple process, and you can definitely do it. I added a little extra texture with white sesame seeds and crushed roasted peanuts, but you can skip those if you prefer.
๐ Ingredients
1 pineapple
1 cup crispy frying flour(or tempura/batter mix)
3 tablespoons crushed peanuts
1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
A pinch of salt
1/2 cup cold water
Oil for frying
๐ซ Procedure
Iโll start by preparing the pineapple: trim the ends, peel it, slice it into rounds about 1 cm thick, and remove the hard core in the middle.
Next, prepare the batter for coating.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, white sesame seeds, and crushed peanuts.
Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the cold water and stir until the batter comes together smoothly, making sure no lumps remain.
Take the prepared pineapple slices and coat them evenly in the batter.
Prepare a pan, place it over medium heat, and add oil for frying. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the battered pineapple slices one by one.
Fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides, then remove and let them drain on a wire rack to remove excess oil. Let them cool slightly.
Arrange on a plate and serve warm.
For extra deliciousness, sprinkle with some extra crushed roasted peanuts.
Crispy fried pineapple is a fusion between the fresh, sweet and tangy taste of pineapple and the hot, crispy texture of fried batter, offering the experience of a crispy exterior with a soft, juicy interior inside. It has the distinctive, fragrant aroma of pineapple.
It's a snack that transforms something familiar into something new, turning ordinary fruit into a delicious fried treat that is also perfect for munching on or as a dessert after a meal. Give it a try! Thank you for stopping by.๐ค๐ค
