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Portugal
Portugal · Portuguese
Peixinhos da Horta
Portuguese green bean fritters in a light golden batter.
- Portuguese
- 30 min total time
- 4 base servings
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Servings
Adapted for 4 servingsVersion
Active version: ClassicAllergens & avoidances
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Classic
Green beans coated in wheat and egg batter, then fried.
The batter contains wheat and egg.
This version
- Classic
- Vegetarian
- Contains gluten
Version
Contains
Ingredients
- 350 g green beans
- 120 g wheat flour Contains gluten.
- 2 eggs Contains egg.
- 120 ml cold water
- 500 ml olive oil or neutral oil
- 5 g fine salt
- 1 lemon wedges
Cooking method
Pot
- Blanch beans
Cook green beans in boiling water until just tender, then cool and dry well.
Frequently asked questions
How do I keep the coating light?
Use cold water and fry in small batches.
Can I bake them?
This batch is designed for pan frying, which gives the expected texture.
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