Sweet Christmas: Fried Coke?

[Michael P]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061027/od_nm/life_coke1_dc

NEW YORK, Oct 26 (Reuters Life!) - A new fast food is making its debut at U.S. fairs this fall -- fried Coke.

Abel Gonzales, 36, a computer analyst from Dallas, tried about 15 different varieties before coming up with his perfect recipe -- a batter mix made with Coca-Cola syrup, a drizzle of strawberry syrup, and some strawberries.

Balls of the batter are then deep-fried, ending up like ping-pong ball sized doughnuts which are then served in a cup, topped with Coca-Cola syrup, whipped cream, cinnamon sugar and a cherry on the top.

But wait, it gets better:

But Gonzales said the success of his fried Coke had inspired him. Next year's fair-goers can look forward to fried Sprite or -- for those watching their weight -- fried diet Coke.

"We are trying to cut a lot of the sugar out of it. It has less calories but it's still very, very sweet," he said.

Once again, I apologize on behalf of the state of Texas.

[Jeff Brady]

Once again, I apologize on behalf of the state of Texas.

Duly noted.

Good grief, that's one unnecessary concoction.

[Grazzt]

You know, I could understand fried coke.

But fried diet coke? That's a bit much.

[StoneGold]

Meh. Any worse than anything you'd find at your local donut shop?

[Gingold]

I guess I'll have to wait until next summer's carnivals to try this disgustingly tempting concoction. Durnit.

[howyadoin]

Duly noted.

Good grief, that's one unnecessary concoction.Maybe unnecessary, but I bet it's pretty tasty.

[TheTen-EyedMan]

"There is no health crisis amongst Americans"

[Nikita]

Damn, I am never going to lose weight....ever. That sounds good.

[Gilda Dent]

Eh. We have deep fried Twinkies and candy bars, I'd say this was almost inevitable.

I doubt I'd be able to eat it. Anything too sweet makes me sick.

[Stellar]

They had this on MSN video a few days ago. How does one come up with these things.

[TheTen-EyedMan]

They had this on MSN video a few days ago. How does one come up with these things.

People are just no damned good.

[Grazzt]

They had this on MSN video a few days ago. How does one come up with these things.

Given it's deep fried batter, I'm sure they started with another similar recipe (aren't doughnuts just deep-fried batter, as well? Or maybe they used something more similar to the Beaver Tails I remember from Carnivale in the winter time) and decided to make it coke flavoured.

[Stellar]

Yeah, well i remember making a little chocolate, banana and apple mush cocktail when i was a kid and it was NOT a good idea. Needless to say, no one was stupid enough to taste it.

[Lurch]

Part of my brain was baffled at the the necessity of this, but then I read the ingredients and another part of my brain wants one right now!

[Stellar]

Or, you could try making one yourself and expand your culinairy horizons.

[Grazzt]

Part of my brain was baffled at the the necessity of this, but then I read the ingredients and another part of my brain wants one right now!

I know what you're saying. Once you get over the fact it's fried coke, it actually sounds like a pretty tasty treat.

[Jason von Evil]

Fried coke sound like something Robert Downy, Jr. would invent. ;)

[Dan Apodaca]

Meh. Any worse than anything you'd find at your local donut shop?

Yes, absolutely. Fried soda, topped with soda syrup and whipped cream? I have never seen anything on that level at Winchell's.

[Sean Walsh]

Time for more schools to start banning more unsupervised chasing games - the balance must not exist!!!!! :p

[Justin Davis]

That is nasty. Yet, I want to try one. I'm sure I'd be overcome with sickness and get diabetes almost immediately though.



Once again, I apologize on behalf of the state of Texas.

I know you live in New York now, but are you from Texas?

[Elegance Liberty]

Y'all should try Tempura-Fried ice cream at a Japanese resturant.

That stuff is BOSS.

[Sanagi]

Next they'll find a way to fry air and sell it in tanks. Mmmm... Fried air...

[darkkeeperjr]

They were selling it at our state fair last week,have yet to find someone who tried it.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Finally, a dessert to compliment fried cheese curds.

Unhealthy or not, I'd actually be willing to give it a taste.