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Broccoli Rabe Fritto Misto





Yields
Serves 6 to 8



Total Time
1 hr

A cousin of regular broccoli, broccoli rabe is smaller, more tender, and more assertive in flavor. Frying it quickly with a crispy tempura batter and serving with a squeeze of lemon is a great way to enjoy its robust character.

su-Broccoli Rabe Fritto Misto




Photo: Annabelle Breakey
 1 cup flour
 2/3 cup cornstarch
 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 3 tablespoons olive oil
  About 6 cups vegetable oil for frying
 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
 8 ounces broccoli rabe, ends trimmed
  Kosher salt to taste
 1 lemon, half sliced thinly and half cut into wedges
Step 1
1

Combine flour, cornstarch, and spices in a medium bowl. In another bowl, mix olive oil with 1 1/2 cups cold water. Slowly whisk into flour mixture until smooth. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

Step 2
2

Pour 2 in. vegetable oil into a large, wide pot. Insert a deep-fry thermometer and heat over high heat to 375°, then reduce heat to medium to maintain temperature.

Step 3
3

Meanwhile, whisk whites with a mixer until soft peaks form. Using a rubber spatula, fold whites into batter.

Step 4
4

Dip 1 stalk broccoli rabe at a time into batter, then carefully lower into hot oil. Cook, turning once, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt while warm. Dip and fry lemon slices the same way. Serve both warm or at room temperature with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories221
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g16%

Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 31mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 25g10%

Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Protein 4.2g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.