DEEP-FRIED WATERMELON

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I guess now we can deep-fry just about anything! I have not tried it but I believe the friend who gave me the recipe. Watermelon is as scarce as frog hair right about now, so guess I'll have to wait awhile. Come on, give it a try! Times are approx.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 lbs watermelon
11 tablespoons flour
7 tablespoons cornstarch (cornflour)
2 egg whites, beaten
3 cups vegetable oil, suitable for deep-frying
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cut the watermelon in half and scoop out the pulp.
  • Remove any seeds from the pulp and cut the pulp into diamond shapes.
  • Coat with the flour.
  • Heat the oil in a wok over high fire to about 250°F.(120°C), or until little bubbles appear around a 1-inch(2cm)cube of day-old bread dropped into the oil.
  • Dip the watermelon pieces in the batter and add to the oil.
  • Deep-fry until the coating becomes firm.
  • Turn off the heat and continue to deep-fry the watermelon until light brown.
  • Remove, and drain well.
  • Sprinkle with the sugar and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642, Fat 55.1, SaturatedFat 7.1, Sodium 13.5, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 23.5, Protein 3.7

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