October 18, 2006
Gimme Some Fried Coke!
It seems that the latest fad food at State Fairs and other popular gatherings in the South is “Fried Coke.” Its deep fried dough balls coated with Coca Cola Syrup. Yum. I think?
From the AFP here:
CHICAGO (AFP) – Fried Coke has become the latest artery-clogging hit at US state fairs, local media reports.
The gooey Coke-battered nuggets topped with cola syrup won the “most creative” title at the Texas state fair in Dallas last month. Since then, the deep-fried phenomenon has spread to North Carolina and Arizona.
Fried treats are as big of a draw at state fairs as the rides and prize-winning farm animals. Twinkies, cookies and even pickles are stuck with a stick, dipped in batter and then seared in the deep fryer.
Gonzales has also had more success with changing his recipe than Coca Cola did. He reworked the recipe to make the dough less cakey and more spongy so it would soak up more of the cola syrup.
“They were good before, but they are even better now,” Gonzales said.