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Golden-brown cakes, delicately coated with fragrant white pepper, exude an enticing aroma. With a subtle sweetness, these treats, a staple street food in Saigon, are skillfully crafted and readily available at affordable prices. However, for those rainy days or leisurely moments when you desire to impress your family with homemade delights, explore the recipe below. Simple and economical, it promises a delightful culinary adventure for all.
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2. How to Make Durian Pepper Cakes
Discover the steps to creating delectable durian pepper cakes at home:
| Khẩu phần | Thời gian chuẩn bị | Thời gian nấu | Tổng thời gian |
| 3-4 người | 3 giờ | 20 phút | 3 giờ 20 phút |
Preparing Ingredients
- 400g mashed durian
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 200ml warm water
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 15g dry yeast
- 300g wheat flour
- 1 vanilla pod
- 70g sugar
- 20g condensed milk
- 40ml vegetable oil
- Toasted sesame seeds
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Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1: Mixing and Fermenting the Dough
Firstly, prepare a large bowl. Sift the flour into the bowl to ensure a smoother texture. Then, add the ingredients - salt, baking powder, and vanilla - and mix well.
Next, use another bowl to mix warm water, granulated sugar, and dry yeast. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, then let it ferment for 5 minutes. After fermentation, add condensed milk and mix thoroughly. Finally, pour this mixture into the flour mixture bowl and mix well. The more thorough the mixing, the tastier the cake.
Once the dough is mixed, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it ferment for 30 minutes. Then, add vegetable oil to the dough and knead it thoroughly. Divide the dough into 2 portions and let them rest separately for 30 minutes each. After the components are well blended, wrap them in plastic wrap and ferment for about 2 hours.
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Step 2: Shaping the Cakes
After fermenting, the dough has risen adequately. Gently press the dough to release any trapped air bubbles, then divide it into small portions by hand.
Roll each portion of dough in toasted sesame seeds. Sprinkle a little flour on the cutting board, place the dough portion on top, and flatten it with a round wooden roller until it reaches the desired thickness. Finally, place a portion of mashed durian in the center, fold the cake in half, and seal the edges tightly. Repeat the process for the remaining dough portions.
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Step 3: Frying the Cakes
Heat a pan on the stove and pour in enough cooking oil to fully submerge the cakes. Wait until the oil is hot but not smoking, then carefully place each cake into the pan.
Flip the cakes regularly to ensure even cooking. When they are fully puffed up, golden brown, and irresistibly tempting, they are ready. Remove from the pan to cool slightly before enjoying.
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3. Achieved Results
These petite, delectable durian puffs are dressed in a delightful crispy coat, presenting an irresistible charm. Indulging in these durian puffs accompanied by afternoon tea creates an incomparable experience.
Upon savoring, you'll detect a subtle, sweet aroma, with the outer layer of the puff being soft, chewy, and delightfully crisp. Combined with the rich, fragrant durian filling, it's truly a sensation for the senses.
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4. Some Handy Tips for Making the Best Durian Puffs
To achieve the most authentic flavor of durian puffs, it's essential to balance the proportions of the ingredients appropriately. Additionally, to enhance the deliciousness of the puffs, you need to know how to select the finest durians. Opt for durians with a strong, fragrant aroma and a still-attached stem, indicating freshness and absence of harmful chemicals. These durians ensure a rich and delightful taste.
Here's a handy tip for frying the puffs: maintain a moderate heat; if the heat is too high, the puffs will burn and cook unevenly. Carefully flip the puffs to ensure even cooking, resulting in fluffy, beautifully colored puffs.
The best way to enjoy durian puffs is when they're hot. Therefore, you might consider enjoying the puffs while they're still warm, or eat them while blowing on them, which is a common way to eat this type of pastry.
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With just a few simple steps, you can easily prepare a plate of delicious, high-quality durian puffs. Don't forget to save the recipe to showcase your culinary skills in the kitchen! Mytour Blog wishes you success in making this dish.
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