Peixinhos da Horta (Fried Green Beans)

Ingredients

• about 450 g Green Beans
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 0.75 cup Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 3 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. Pat them completely dry with paper towels.
2. 2In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup of All-Purpose Flour, 0.75 cup of Water, 0.5 teaspoon of Salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of Black Pepper until you have a smooth batter with no lumps.
3. 3Pour the 3 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 each trimmed green bean into the batter, turning it to make sure it is completely covered. Let any excess batter drip off for a moment.
5. 5Carefully place the battered green beans into the hot oil, working in small batches so you do not overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the batter is a golden brown color and looks crispy.
6. 6Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the fried green beans from the hot oil. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any extra oil.
7. 7Serve the Peixinhos da Horta immediately while they are still hot and crispy.

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