fried custard squares
August 14th, 2008
You may not accept that it is possible to lose weight while on a diet which includes fried custard squares but it can happen. It is crucial to not eat fried custard squares or other high calorie deserts every day but in moderation.
This is what I do, I allow myself high calorie food one day per week. I eat a reduced calorie diet for 6 days of the week, say 1200 to 1800 calories per day, and then 1 day, I eat what I please - without going crazy of course.
I have been eating this way for the last month and it has helped me to lose 5 kilos. I have not changed my exercise routine or taken any pills or diet drinks. I have just been conscious of what I eat on most days and then eat whatever I want one day of the week.
I also believe it is helpful if you have professional support when trying to lose weight and for that I registered with the Biggest Loser club. They have lots of tools to enable you to monitor your progress and attain your goals.
On my one day off|non diet day|free day per week, I like|prefer|tend|usually like to eat mexican food. I never imagined|thought|believed I could lose 5 kilos while eating mexican meals but am very pleased|happy|glad|elated to see it is possible|does work|can work|can happen. If you would like to try|want to try|feel like trying some mexican food, I suggest|advise|propose you make fried custard squares which is one of my favourite|most admired|most adored|best loved mexican recipes.
Fried Custard Squares (Leche Frita)
Start preparation the night before serving or several hours in advance.
1 liter (4 cups, 1 3/4 pints) milk
Peel of 1 lemon
1 cinnamon stick
6 egg yolks
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
Flour for dusting
2 beaten eggs
Oil for frying
Cinnamon and sugar for dusting
Powdered sugar
Optional: strawberry jam
In saucepan combine milk, lemon peel and cinnamon. bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer 10 minutes. Set aside.
In another large, saucepan, beat egg yolk s until lemon colored. Beat in 6 tablespoons sugar, then cornstarch. Stir in few tablespoons of hot milk, then gradually stir in the rest. Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, about 4 minutes or until thickened. Discard lemon peel and cinnamon stick. Pour into a large greased, rectangular pan and cool. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Cut into small squares. Dust with flour and dip into beaten egg.
Heat oil and fry until brown on all sides. Drain.
Dust with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
Just before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar. If you wish, serve with strawberry jam.
You can vary|alter|change|adjust|adapt the recipe to make it a little|a little bit|quite a bit healthier or with fewer|less|not so many calories as this can help|aid|assist you to lose 5 kilos quickly|rapidly|easily. It worked|did work|was successful for me and could help|aid|assist you to lose weight too|also|as well%.
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