Peixinhos da Horta (Fried Green Beans)

Name: Peixinhos da Horta (Fried Green Beans)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Green Beans (trimmed); 0.75 cup Cornstarch; 0.5 cup Water; 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 0.25 teaspoon Paprika; 0.5 teaspoon Salt; 2 cups Vegetable Oil (for frying)

Crispy fried green beans, resembling small fish, are a popular Portuguese appetizer or side dish. Cornstarch batter provides crispiness without eggs.

25m4 servings

EGG-free

300 cal|3g protein|25g carbs|20g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

about 450 g Green Beans (trimmed)
0.75 cup Cornstarch
0.5 cup Water
0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
0.25 teaspoon Paprika
0.5 teaspoon Salt
2 cups Vegetable Oil (for frying)

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

Instructions

1Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 175°C.
2In a bowl, whisk together cornstarch, water, garlic powder, paprika, and salt to form a smooth batter.
3Dip the green beans into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
4Carefully drop the battered green beans into the hot oil in batches.
5Fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
6Remove the green beans with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately.

Substitutions

Egg → Cornstarch

Provides a crispy coating when fried.

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