Peixinhos da Horta (Portuguese Fried Green Beans)
Green beans dipped in a simple batter and fried until golden brown. These 'little fishes from the garden' are a popular appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- about 450 g Green Beans
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 0.75 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Wash and trim the green beans.
- 2In a bowl, whisk together flour, water, salt, and pepper until a smooth batter forms.
- 3Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 175°C.
- 4Dip each green bean in the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
- 5Carefully place the battered green beans into the hot oil in batches.
- 6Fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 7Remove the green beans with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately.
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