Fried Watermelon
4 servings
65 minutes
Fried watermelon is an amazing culinary adventure that transforms the familiar summer fruit into a crispy, caramelized masterpiece. This recipe comes from the depths of American cuisine, where experiments with classic ingredients often lead to unexpected discoveries. Thin diamond-shaped pieces of watermelon fried in a light batter of starch and egg whites create a golden crust that hides tender, juicy flesh. The light sweetness of the watermelon, enhanced by powdered sugar, contrasts with the crispy shell, offering a unique flavor—refreshing yet warm and rich. This unusual dish is perfect as a dessert or original snack, surprising with its contrast of textures and play of aromas. Try it as an unexpected finishing touch to your summer feast!
1
Cut the washed watermelon, separate the flesh from the rind, remove the seeds, and cut into diamond-shaped pieces. Coat them in flour.
- Watermelon: 1 g
- Wheat flour: 100 g
2
Mix the egg whites and starch with water until a jelly-like consistency, then dip the watermelon diamonds into the mixture and stir well to ensure the pieces are evenly coated.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Starch: 100 g
3
Place a saucepan on high heat, pour in all the vegetable oil, heat to 110 degrees, and drop in pieces of watermelon. Fry until the diamonds are covered with a hard crust, then remove the saucepan from the heat and continue frying for 1 minute.
- Vegetable oil: 750 ml
4
When the diamonds turn light yellow, place them on a plate and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve at the table.
- Sugar: 100 g