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09 June 2011

Beignets d’Ananas Frangipane

First off, I replaced the peanuts with crushed hazelnuts then substituted almost half the amount of sunflower oil in the batter with water.

Beignets d’Ananas Frangipane
(Pineapple and Frangipane Fritters)

For the Batter:

50g flour

Lonely Planet Mauritius Reunion & Seychelles (Multi Country Travel Guide)
Mauritius Reunion & Seychelles
3 tbsp beer
1 small egg yolk
1/4 tsp coarse salt
50ml sunflower oil
75ml water 
1 small egg white, whipped until stiff

  • Mix all the ingredients (except the egg white) together.
  • Set aside for 45 mins.
  • Fold in the whipped egg white

3 slices of fresh ripe pineapple
1.5 tbsp rum
1/2 packet of vanilla sugar (about 4g)

A:
30g flour

30g icing sugar
1 small egg
1 small egg yolk
160ml whole milk
Small pinch of salt

1 tbsp butter
12.5g hazelnuts, crushed

  • Marinade the pineapple in rum and vanilla sugar for 30 mins.
  • Whisk together ingredients A and boil for 1-2 mins,stirring continuously.
  • Remove from heat then whisk in the butter and crushed nuts.
  • Drain the pineapple and coat each slice with the frangipane cream.
  • Keep chilled until needed.
  • Dip the coated pineapple slices in batter.
  • Deep fry in oil for 2-3 mins or until golden brown.
  • Drain and dust with icing sugar if liked.

(Recipe from here)
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