Peixinhos da Horta (Dairy-Free Fried Green Beans)

Ingredients

• about 450 g Green Beans
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 3/4 cup Water
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 cups Vegetable Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Wash the about 450 g of green beans and trim off the ends.
2. 2In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup of all-purpose flour, the 3/4 cup of water, the 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper until you have a smooth batter with no lumps.
3. 3Pour the 2 cups of vegetable oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or a deep fryer. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 175°C.
4. 4Dip the trimmed green beans one by one into the batter, making sure each bean is completely covered. Let any excess batter drip off.
5. 5Carefully place the battered green beans into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the batter is golden brown and crispy. You should hear a gentle sizzle as they fry.
6. 6Using a slotted spoon or spider strainer, remove the fried green beans from the hot oil. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
7. 7Serve the Peixinhos da Horta warm.

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