User:Soft Sweets R/Double skin milk

History

Double skin milk originated in the Daliang, Shunde in Guangdong. It is said to have been created by Grandma Dong in Qing Dynasty in Shunde. At that time, there was no refrigeration and the temperature was always high in Guangdong. Cowherd Grandma Dong found difficulties in storing milk. In one experiment, she boiled the milk and found a skin formed on the milk after cooling it down. The skin was surprisingly delicious. Hence, she started to sell milk with skin in her store and the products became popular in the neighborhood. However, milk with skin tended to spill easily during transportation. To solve this problem, Grandma Dong added egg white to the milk, which allowed the milk to curdle after boiling. After several improvements, contemporary double skin milk developed, with Grandma Dong credited as the originator. Nowadays, the skills used in making double skin milk are listed as part of Shunde's intangible cultural heritage.

The double skin milk has kept its popularity for a long time under such a competitive market for traditional food in China. Under the impact of fashion trends, the traditional double skin milk is constantly innovated while its traditional essence is retained. According to Grandma Dong, the exhibition they built has not only popularized not only the culture and origin of double skin milk, but also its amazing flavor.

Ingredient

The double skin milk is made up with approximately three cups of whole milk, two egg whites, and three spoons table sugar. People who consume double skin milk also appreciate its nutrition value.

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 308
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 7g	34%
Cholesterol 37mg	12%
Sodium 202mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 36g	13%
Total Sugars 36g
Protein 15g
Calcium 416mg	32%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 578mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Recipe

1. Heat milk in a microwave for 1 minute, let cool for 1 minute, then heat again for 1 minute.
2. Leave the milk to cool for 5 minutes until visible skin forms on top of the liquid surface.
3. Gently lift the milk skin with a knife and slowly pour the milk underneath into another bowl. Be sure to leave around ¼ of the milk inside to prevent the skin from sticking to the bowl.
4. Add sugar into the milk that has been poured out. Mix to combine until the sugar has completely dissolved in the milk.
5. Add ¼ cup of egg whites or the whites from 2 eggs into the milk mixture. Mix to combine thoroughly.
6. Add the milk mixture back into the original bowl. Be sure to pour the mixture on the side of the bowl so the milk skin will float up to the top.
7. Steam the milk for around 20 minutes. Be sure to cover the bowl with plastic wrap to maintain the smooth surface of the milk custard.
8. Check to see if the milk is firm on its surface. Let the milk custard cool for 10 minutes.
9. Add your topping of choice and enjoy.

Documentary clip

Double-skin milk has been included in the documentary, A Bite of Shunde, in its 2nd episode. A Bite of Shunde is a cuisine documentary, filmed by the direction team of A Bite of China in 2016. It records numerous famous and delicious dishes in Shunde. In the 2nd episode of A Bite of Shunde, at 00:7:00-00:08:11, the documentary reveals the recipes and cooking process of this dessert, and grants the title of “Proud of Shunde.

Award

• Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage Authentic Double Skin Milk (2018)
• Regional Intangible Cultural Heritage Authentic Double Skin Milk (2013）
• Guangdong Time-Honored Brand (2018）
• Guangdong Lingnan Special Cuisine (2010)
• Foshan Dishes
• The most distinctive local food award
• The 7th Oscar Cate Peagant nominations
• Foshan Top Ten Snacks
• Phoenix City Sign Dim sum

Famous Desserts Shops:

Shunde

• Minxin·Since 1930
• Renxin
• Huangji Milk Milk （欢记牛乳牛奶）
• Old Neighborhood Ginger Milk Curd (老街坊姜撞奶）
• Aunt Zhou Milk （周大娘牛乳）
• Nanxin Double Skin Milk
• Xiguan Childe in Second Double Skin Milk（西关二少双皮奶）
• Daliang Double Skin Milk

Hongkong

• 香港甜爷爷双皮奶皇
• Chung So Dessert
• Yee Shun Milk Company
• Honeymoon Dessert
• Lucky Dessert

Macau

• Yee Shun Milk Company

Development and Inheritance

Double skin milk and milk tea

In 2022 March, the fourth generation inheritor of Minxin, Zhanzhong Liang launched the newest product of double skin milk, Double Skin Milk Milk Tea. This is the newest product of his new dessert brand, Milk Forest, which is a name including the color of buffalo milk, the original ingredient of double-skin milk, and the brand tenet of being natural and original. The logo of the brand is also in the shape of a blue-and-white porcelain bowl, the container of double-skin milk, to inherit the artisan spirit of the old brand, Minxin. The Chief Brand Officer, of Foshan Minxin Catering Service Co., LTD, Shuyun Deng, mentions that "Innovation, is the inherited life of double skin milk from past until now". She states that double skin milk the creation of innovation from the past generation. While the youth gradually become the main consumers in the market and their demand and requirement of consumption become more important, Liang states that it is important to create a new form to attract the new generation and promote health-consuming trends. In the world of the Z era, milk tea has become an important of life for the young generation. With the same Minxin double-skin milk-producing method of steaming milk for more than 1 hour, Liang launches a new product, double-skin milk tea, by combining milk tea with double-skin milk. Recently, mango pomelo sago favor, matcha red bean flavor, and brown sugar bubble flavor are the most popular flavors in the shops, with more than 300 bottles of sales per day.

Double skin milk and KFC

In 2021 November, KFC jointly launched the new desserts with a Chinese Time-honored brand Taojuju, K Double Skin Milk.

Double skin milk inheritance

An activity for primary school students to learn the skill of intangible cultural heritage in Guangzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritance Base, Jiucheng Academy, under the leadership of the third-generation inheritor of He Thirteen Double Skin Milk, He Zhilian. He introduces the meaning behind the name of double skin milk and presents the skills of producing this dessert in the activity. Students and teachers are able to learn and cook the dessert by themselves in the event.

A series of short videos, Little Cantonese Chef, is launched by The Department of Human Resources and Social Welfare of Guangdong Province cooperated with Shunde Vocational and Technical College, Guangdong Light Industry Technician College, and Guangdong Culinary Technical School during International Children's Day. The first episode of the series, The Capital of World Cuisine-Shunde, is showing students how to produce a double-skin milk.

Double skin milk museum

Minxin·Since 1930 establishes the Double Skin Milk Museum at 1 Huagaili street in Dalian. This museum includes an experiential catering format, which allows the visitors to experience the production process of double-skin milk while having a taste of this dessert.

Double skin milk powder

Nowadays, the homemade double skin milk has developed into packaged products which we can see in the supermarkets as it becomes more and more popular.

Double Skin milk Powder Brand Ranking:

• ZhanYi Baking
• GuangXi
• Doking