Deep fried Mars bars - a Scottish delicacy. Source: FoodNetwork.ca

A Scottish delicacy, you’ll find battered Mars bars in chippies all over the country. Oozing melted chocolate, nougat and caramel hides beneath a crispy casing of batter. They’re surprisingly delicious and unfortunately available in Winnipeg only at The Brit Cafe. Here’s how to make them at home.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 unwrapped Mars bar, chilled
• 1 pair, disposable chopsticks
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup corn starch
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup club soda, or dark beer
• 1L Canola Oil
• 2 Tbsp icing sugar
• Whipped cream

DIRECTIONS

1. Unwrap Mars bar and skewer with chopsticks (do not split the sticks).
2. Chill the bar(s) in the fridge for at least an hour.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, corn flour and bicarbonate of soda.
4. Add milk and stir until creamy.
5. Heat oil in the deep saucepan, dutch oven or deep fryer.
6. Coat the Mars bar in batter until it is completely covered.
7. Carefully lower the coated Mars bar into the hot oil and fry until the coating is golden brown. (Don’t rely on the chopstick. A fryer basket or skimmer helps).
8. Remove from oil and dust with icing sugar. Let cool slightly and serve with whipped cream..