Preparation:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well. Spread in a single layer on wax-lined cookie sheet and dry for 20 minutes.
2. Pour corn oil into electric skillet, filling no more than one-third full. Heat to 190 øC .
3. Carefully add pasta, a few at a time. Fry for about 1 minute, turning once, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat until all pasta is fried, adding oil as needed.
4. In a medium bowl, stir sugar, lemon peel and salt until well mixed. Toss pasta with sugar mixture until coated. Store in tightly covered container. .SH "Variation: CHILI FRIED PASTA SNACKS" Omit sugar and lemon peel. Use 1 1/2 - 2 tsp chili powder and 1/4 tsp salt. .SH "Variation:
LEMON PEPPER FRIED PASTA SNACKS" Omit sugar. Use 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel, 1 Tbls cornstarch, 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper. .SH "Variation:
PARMESAN FRIED PASTA SNACKS" Omit sugar and lemon peel. Mix together 25 g grated Parmesan cheese, 1 Tbls cornstarch, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning and 1/2 tsp salt.
Difficulty : very easy. Precision : measure ingredients. |
