Deep-Fried Watermelon

6 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut the watermelon in half and scoop out the pulp.
  2. 2
    Remove any seeds from the pulp and cut the pulp into diamond shapes.
  3. 3
    Coat with the flour.
  4. 4
    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.
  5. 5
    Dip the watermelon pieces in the batter and add to the oil.
  6. 6
    Deep-fry until the coating becomes firm.
  7. 7
    Turn off the heat and continue to deep-fry the watermelon until light brown.
  8. 8
    Remove, and drain well.
  9. 9
    Sprinkle with the sugar and serve.

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