Actually, i found a ready made mixture from the asian shop. I did buy and try it but it didnt turn out well both with the shape and the taste. I dont know what did i do wrong. I have followed the instruction stated in the box. Maybe i forgot something ?!? maybe...
Anyway, i finally decided to make it from scratch instead of buying a new ready made mixture :-).
Cakwe/You Tiao (Chinese crisp cruller)
Source: Melrose Flowers and Youtube
Ingredients:
500 gr All purpose flour
400 ml water
1 tbs baking powder
2 tsp baking soda or bicarbonate soda
1½ tsp salt
Oil for frying
Method:
- Place baking powder, baking soda, salt and water in a big bowl. Stir until the mixture dissolves. Add the flour and mix well. Then let it rest for 15 minutes. At this point, the dough is a bit wet and sticky.
- After 15 minutes, we start kneading process (Punch the dough 8 times, fold the dough 4 times, flip the dough and punch again for 8 times). Then let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Repeat the process 3 or 4 times or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Cut the dough in to 2 batches and cover each batch using cling film or plastic wrap coated with shortening and let it rest for 4 hour to allow fermentation process.
- Sprinkle flour on to work surface, form the dough into long roll.
- Cut the dough into 1 inch wide strip.
- Stack 2 strips together and use the back of a knife or skewer to press the middle, so the 2 strips join together. Slightly stretch it before drop into hot oil.
- Deep fry until golden brown. Repeat process with the remaining strips.
It turn out well so im pleased with the result :-).
