Peixinhos da Horta (Green Beans Tempura)
A delicious and naturally gluten-free Portuguese appetizer of battered and fried green beans. Uses rice flour for a crispy coating.
Ingredients
- about 450 g Green Beans
- 1 cup Rice Flour
- 0.75 cup Sparkling Water
- 2 cups Olive Oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black Pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Wash and trim green beans.
- 2In a bowl, whisk together rice flour, sparkling water, salt, and pepper to create a batter.
- 3Heat olive oil in a deep pot or fryer to 175°C.
- 4Dip green beans in the batter and carefully place them in the hot oil.
- 5Fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 6Remove green beans with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 7Serve immediately.
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