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Homemade French Fries
4 large potatoes peeled and cut into strips
Place fries in a medium-size bowl of cold water and allow to soak 15 minutes.
Preheat the oil to 375ºF. Drain fries well and fill basket no more than
1
⁄
2
full.
Carefully lower basket into fryer and fry 15 minutes or until tender. Drain on
paper towels, serve warm.
Makes 4 servings.
Hush Puppies
2 cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1
1
⁄
2
teaspoons salt
Remove basket from fryer and heat oil to 375ºF.
In a large mixing bowl, combine corn meal, baking powder, salt, milk, and
water. Mix in egg and chopped onion.
Use a small ice cream scoop or teaspoon to carefully drop batter into preheat-
ed oil. Cook 8 or 10 at a time for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Turn occa-
sionally for even browning. Remove from oil with a wooden slotted spoon, and
place on paper towels to drain.
Makes 12 servings.
Beer Batter
Perfect for fried vegetables. Try carrots cut into thick strips, onions sliced into
rings, whole fresh mushrooms, or a bell pepper sliced into rings.
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1
⁄
2
teaspoon garlic powder
In a small mixing bowl add flour, egg, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir in one
cup beer (you can add more than one cup to obtain your desired texture).
Remove basket from fryer prior to heating oil. Heat oil. Carefully place a few items
into the preheated oil at a time. Fry until golden brown on all sides, use a wooden
slotted spoon or tongs to remove from oil. Drain on paper towels.
Tempura Batter
Commonly used as a breading for fish or seafood.
1
⁄
4
cup all-purpose flour
1
⁄
3
cup ice water
1
⁄
4
cup cornstarch
1 egg yolk
In a medium bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, ice water, cornstarch, egg
yolk, salt, white sugar, shortening and baking powder. Remove basket from
fryer prior to heating oil. Carefully place a few items into the preheated oil at a
time. Fry until golden brown on all sides, use a wooden slotted spoon or tongs
to remove from oil. Drain on paper towels.
1
1
⁄
2
cups milk
1
⁄
2
cup water
1 egg, beaten
1 cup chopped onion
1
⁄
2
teaspoon ground black pepper
1
1
⁄
2
cups beer
1
⁄
4
teaspoon salt
1
⁄
4
teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon shortening
1
⁄
2
teaspoon baking powder
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