Peixinhos da Horta (Battered Green Beans)

Method

1. 1
   • green beans 400 g

   Blanch the green beans — Blanch the green beans in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until just tender-crisp. Drain and pat completely dry.

   ⏱4 min
2. 2
   • wheat flour 150 g
   • baking powder 1 tsp
   • beer 2 dl
   • salt 1 tsp

   Make the beer batter — Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Gradually whisk in the cold beer until you have a smooth, thick batter.

3. 3
   • green beans 400 g

   Dip the bean bundles — Gather the beans into small bundles of 4-5, dip into the batter to coat evenly.

4. 4
   • vegetable oil 1 l
   • lemon 1
   • salt 1 tsp

   Fry until golden — Heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F) and fry the bundles in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and serve hot with lemon wedges.

   ⏱4 min