Batter-fried vegetables

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Egg, slightly beaten
1cupIce water, cold milk or beer
1cupFlour
5cupsVeggies to bread.
Shortening or oil to fry in
Dipping Sauce

Directions

For batter, in medium mixing bowl stir together egg and ice water, milk or beer. Add flour all at once. Beat with a rotary mixer or whisk until mixture is smooth. Set aside.

Rinse vegetables under cold water, drain. Pat dry with paper towels.

Set aside.

In a heavy saucepan or deep fryer heat 2 inches of melted shortening or oil to 375 degrees F. Dip veggies a few at a time into the batter, swirling to coat. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until light golden brown. Drain vegetables on paper towels. Keep warm in a 300 degree F oven. Repeat with remaining vegetables.

Serve with individual bowls of Dipping Sauce. Makes 8 servings.

Submitted By SALLY HINES On 01-13-95