Peixinhos da Horta (Green Beans Tempura - Chickpea Flour)
Crispy and delicious Portuguese 'little fishes from the garden' made with green beans dipped in a chickpea flour batter. A naturally soy-free and gluten-free snack.
Ingredients
- about 450 g Green Beans (trimmed)
- 1 cup Chickpea Flour (Besan)
- 3/4 cup Water (cold)
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil (for frying)
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- 2Gradually add cold water, whisking until a smooth batter forms. The batter should be slightly thick.
- 3Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pan to 175°C.
- 4Dip each green bean into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
- 5Carefully drop the battered green beans into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- 6Fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 7Remove the green beans from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 8Serve immediately and enjoy.
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