Leche Frita (fried Milk Squares)

The nature and depth of human pride are illuminated by comparing boasting to self-pity. Both are manifestations of pride. Boasting is the response of pride to success. Self-pity is the response of pride to suffering. Boasting says, 'I deserve admiration because I have achieved so much.' Self-pity says, 'I deserve admiration because I have suffered so much.' Boasting is the voice of pride in the heart of the strong. Self-pity is the voice of pride in the heart of the weak. Boasting sounds self-sufficient. Self-pity sounds self-sacrificing. The reason self-pity does not look like pride is that it appears to be so needy. But the need arises from a wounded ego. It doesn't come from a sense of unworthiness, but from a sense of unrecognized worthiness. It is the response of unapplauded pride. Christian Hedonism severs the root of self-pity. People don't feel self-pity when suffering is accepted for the sake of joy.

John Piper

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs, Vegetables, Grains		Archived, Cuba, Desserts, Update	16	Servings

INGREDIENTS

5	T	Cornstarch
3	c	Cold milk
		Peel of 1 lime, white pith
		removed
5	T	Sugar
4	T	1/2 stick salted butter
3		Eggs, lightly beaten
1/4	c	Fine bread crumbs or
		all-purpose flour
		Vegetable or peanut oil for
		frying
1	T	Ground cinnamon mixed with
		1/2 cup sugar for dusting
1		Dissolve the cornstarch in
		1 cup of the milk. Set
		aside.
2		In a medium-size saucepan
		over medium heat heat
		the
		remaining

INSTRUCTIONS

milk, the lime peel, sugar, and butter until it almost reaches a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the cornstarch mixture,
stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring with a wooden  spoon
until the custard comes to a boil and has thickened. 3. Remove  the
lime peel and pour the custard into an 8 x 8-inch Pyrex dish,
spreading it evenly. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, or until
firm. 4. Cut the custard into 2-inch squares, dip the squares into  the
beaten eggs, and then into the crumbs, covering all sides. In a  large,
heavy skillet over medium heat, heat the oil until very hot  but not
smoking, and cook the squares until brown, 2 minutes on each  side,
turning carefully with a spatula. Drain on a paper-towel-lined  plate,
transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with the cinnamon and  sugar to
taste, and serve hot. Makes 16 2-inch squares, serving 8  LECHE FRITA
Fried Milk Squares  File
ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip

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