Vegetables & LegumesDifficulty: easy

Peixinhos da Horta (Fried Green Beans)

Name: Peixinhos da Horta (Fried Green Beans)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 400 g green beans, topped and tailed; 150 g wheat flour; 2 eggs; 150 ml cold sparkling water; 1 tsp salt; 800 ml sunflower oil, for frying; Lemon wedges and sea salt to serve

The Portuguese original that inspired tempura: green beans dipped in light egg batter and fried until golden — crunch guaranteed.

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1Blanch the green beans in salted boiling water for 3 minutes; cool immediately in ice water and dry very well.

2Whisk the flour with the eggs, salt and cold sparkling water to a smooth, thick batter (it should coat a spoon).

3Heat the oil to 180 °C — a drop of batter should sizzle immediately and rise.

4Dip the beans in batter in small batches, letting the excess drip off.

5Fry 2–3 minutes until golden, turning once; drain on a wire rack or paper.

6Season with fine salt while hot and serve with lemon wedges.