Fried Green Beans and Shallot Rings
Photo by Annabelle Breakey
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 250°. Fill a deep pot with 2 in. oil, insert a deep-fry thermometer, and heat to 375° over medium-high heat.
Step 2
2
Mix together flours, cornmeal, baking soda, and 1 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in club soda until blended.
Step 3
3
Dip a large handful of green beans into batter. Using tongs, lift beans from batter, letting a little of excess drain, and lower a portion at a time into oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large baking sheet lined with paper towels, salt to taste, and put in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining beans and the shallots; keep oil between 375° and 385°.
Step 4
4
Stir together mayonnaise with chili powder in a small bowl for dipping.
Step 5
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Ingredients
Vegetable oil for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup rice flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking soda
About 1 tsp. salt
1 3/4 cups club soda
1 pound green beans, ends trimmed
2 large shallots, sliced 1/4 in. thick and broken into rings
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons chili powder
Directions
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 250°. Fill a deep pot with 2 in. oil, insert a deep-fry thermometer, and heat to 375° over medium-high heat.
Step 2
2
Mix together flours, cornmeal, baking soda, and 1 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in club soda until blended.
Step 3
3
Dip a large handful of green beans into batter. Using tongs, lift beans from batter, letting a little of excess drain, and lower a portion at a time into oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large baking sheet lined with paper towels, salt to taste, and put in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining beans and the shallots; keep oil between 375° and 385°.
Step 4
4
Stir together mayonnaise with chili powder in a small bowl for dipping.
Step 5
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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