Deep Fried Broccoli And Carrots In Scallion And Caper Beer Batter Recipes

BEER BATTERED FRIED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cup flour and beer with a wooden spoon; let stand for at least 3 hours at room temperature.
• Mix eggs and milk in a small bowl. In a separate bowl mix together 1/2 cup flour and salt and pepper.
• Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Dip each vegetable in the egg and milk mixture. Next dip the vegetable into the flour and seasoning mixture, finally dip the vegetable in the beer and flour mixture. Place the vegetables into the oil and fry until golden brown,

BEER-BATTERED BROCCOLI BITES

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, cheese and beer with whisk until smooth. Add broccoli; toss until well coated with batter.
• In deep fryer or heavy saucepan, heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 375°F. Fry broccoli in batches 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
• Serve warm broccoli bites with ranch dressing for dipping.

BEER BATTER FOR FISH

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cornstarch.
• In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Mix in beer. Stir in flour mixture. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
• In an electric deep fryer or a heavy saucepan, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Coat fish in batter, and submerge in hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Serve.

BEER-BATTERED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Whisk 1 cup beer, 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup chopped parsley and a pinch of salt. Let the batter rest 1 hour. Dip 4 cups broccoli florets in the batter and fry in 375 degrees F vegetable oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sour cream.

DEEP-FRIED BROCCOLI AND CARROTS IN SCALLION AND CAPER BEER BATTER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a bowl whisk together the flour, the beer, the scallions, the capers, and the salt. In a heavy kettle heat 1 1/2 inches of the oil to 375°F. on a deep-fat thermometer, working in batches dip the broccoli in the batter, and fry it in the oil for 3 minutes, or until golden, transferring it as it is fried to paper towels to drain. Dip the carrots in the batter and fry them for 2 minutes in the same manner.

CHARRED BROCCOLI WITH CAPERS

Steps:

• Cut 1 head broccoli into florets. Peel the stem, shave into ribbons and soak in ice water. Heat 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli florets; cook, stirring occasionally, until charred, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon capers to the skillet; cook 30 seconds, then add to the broccoli. Drain the shaved broccoli stem; add to the bowl with the florets and toss with 1 tablespoon each lemon juice and olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1/3 cup grated parmesan, and salt and pepper.
• Serves: 4 (side); Calories: 184; Total Fat: 14 grams; Saturated Fat: 3 grams; Protein: 7 grams; Total carbohydrates: 11 grams; Sugar: 0 grams; Fiber: 4 grams; Cholesterol: 5 milligrams; Sodium: 352 milligrams

DEEP FRIED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep fryer or large pot on stove to 350° Fahrenheit
• Beat eggs and milk together in a bowl. Pour milk and egg wash in a ziplock bag.
• Combine remaining ingredients (except broccoli) in a separate ziplock bag; close the bag and shake thoroughly to mix. (Cajun or Creole seasonings: Zatarain's or Tony Chachere's, to taste or 1 teaspoon).
• Shake and soak broccoli pieces in egg wash bag for 5 minutes, then place them in flour and seasoning ziplock bag. Shake to coat. Place each coated broccoli piece in hot oil and cook until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.
• Best served hot out of the fryer. Serve with condiments of your choice, catsup, hot sauce, or cocktail sauce are my favorite choices.

BATTER-FRIED SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Whisk wine into flour in a bowl until smooth.
• Season with salt, black & red pepper.
• Halve scallions crosswise.
• Dip into batter, and fry in hot vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 2-3 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels, and salt generously.