Chinese
Chinese - Jiangsu Su Cuisine
Pear Sichuan Fritter
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 2 firm Bosc pears, peeled and cored
- • 120g plain flour
- • 30g cornflour
- • 1 egg
- • 100ml cold water
- • 600ml peanut oil for frying
- • 60g rock sugar
- • 2 tbsp osmanthus honey
- • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Slice the pears into 1cm-thick rings and pat dry.
2
Phase 2
Whisk flour, cornflour, egg, and cold water into a smooth thin batter.
3
Phase 3
Heat oil to 180°C and fry the battered pear rings in batches until pale gold and crisp.
4
Phase 4
Melt the rock sugar with 2 tbsp water in a clean pan until amber, then stir in the osmanthus honey.
5
Phase 5
Toss the fritters in the glaze until each ring is glossy.
6
Phase 6
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.