Stir-frying sugar color refers to the cooking process of stir-frying sugar until it melts and then adding the right amount of water to give it a reddish-brown color and a sweet taste. Stir-fried sugar has a wide range of applications in cooking, especially when making braised dishes, sweet and sour pork ribs, and other dishes that need to be caramel-colored. Below we will introduce in detail the production steps and precautions of white sugar fried sugar color.
1. Ingredients required.
The main ingredients needed to make white sugar and stir-fried sugar are sugar and oil, generally using white sugar or rock sugar, and oil generally using peanut oil or salad oil. In addition, some water is needed to adjust the color and consistency of the fried sugar.
Second, the production steps.
1.Preparation.
Before you start sautéing the sugar, you need to prepare the ingredients you need, including sugar, oil, water, and pots. At the same time, it is necessary to keep the kitchen clean and dry, so as not to affect the quality of the fried sugar.
2.Stir-frying process.
1) Heat the pot to medium heat and add an appropriate amount of oil, usually about two tablespoons.
2) Add an appropriate amount of sugar, generally about 50 grams, which can be increased or decreased appropriately according to personal taste.
3) Heat the sugar over low heat until melted, stirring constantly so that the sugar does not burn.
4) When the sugar is boiled to the color of amber platinum, wait for the big bubbles to emerge, pay attention to the observation, the big bubbles turn into small bubbles, add an appropriate amount of boiling water, generally about 100 ml.
5) Continue stirring, about a minute, let the water and syrup fully blend, the syrup will appear reddish-brown, and the fried sugar color is done.
3. Matters to be paid attention to.
1.Heat mastery: It is very important to master the heat of fried sugar, if the heat is too large, the sugar is easy to burn;If the heat is too low, the sugar will not melt easily. Therefore, it is recommended to use medium-low heat to heat it slowly. Novices are advised to keep the fire low throughout.
2.Stirring technique: In the process of frying sugar, stir constantly to avoid scorching or clumping of sugar. At the same time, stirring allows the sugar to come into full contact with the oil, giving it a more vibrant red color.
3.Moisture control: Add an appropriate amount of water to adjust the color and concentration of the fried sugar. If there is too much moisture, the color of the fried sugar will appear too thin;If there is too little moisture, the color of the fried sugar will appear too thick. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the amount of water according to personal taste.
4.The choice of oil: The choice of oil will also affect the quality of the fried sugar. It is generally advisable to use light oils such as peanut oil or salad oil, and avoid oils with a special smell.
5.Health tips: Due to the high sugar and fat content in fried sugar, excessive consumption will have a certain impact on your health. Therefore, it is recommended to use a moderate amount of fried sugar color in cooking and not to consume too much.
In short, stir-frying sugar with white sugar is a skillful cooking technique, and by mastering the key points such as heat, stirring skills, and moisture control, you can make a bright and delicious red and delicious fried sugar color. In the production process, we should pay attention to the details to ensure the taste and health and nutrition of the dishes.