Salt and Pepper Crocodile Bites (椒盐鳄鱼块)
椒盐鳄鱼块 (Salt and Pepper Crocodile Bites) is a popular dish in Australian Chinese cuisine, known for its unique flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 500g crocodile tail meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the crocodile meat pieces with the cornstarch mixture.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the coated crocodile meat pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Remove the fried crocodile bites and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 30g
- Fat
- 12g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
Supplies
Frying pan Tongs Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board Bowl
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestion: Serve the Salt and Pepper Crocodile Bites with a side of sweet chili sauce for dipping.
Tips & tricks
Tip: Make sure to pat the crocodile meat dry before coating it with the cornstarch mixture to ensure a crispy texture when frying.
Cost
$20