Sharon Halper's Fried Zucchini

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About 2 hours 30 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:6 appetizer servings
  • 1Âľcups all-purpose flour
  • Âľteaspoon salt
  • 3tablespoons olive oil
  • 2large eggs, separated
  • Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • â…“cup dry white wine
  • 1cup cold water
  • Vegetable oil for deep frying
  • 3medium zucchini, cut into 2-inch sticks
  • Coarse salt
  • Lemon wedges for garnish
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

466 calories; 34 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 24 grams monounsaturated fat; 6 grams polyunsaturated fat; 31 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 550 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Sift the flour into a large bowl. Add the salt, olive oil, egg yolks, nutmeg, wine and water, one ingredient at a time, stirring well after each addition. Stir until the batter is smooth. Cover and let stand in a cool place for 2 hours.

  2. Step 2

    Fill a heavy pot or deep fryer with 2 inches of vegetable oil. Place over high heat and heat to 360 degrees using a deep-fat thermometer.

  3. Step 3

    While the oil is heating, place the egg whites in a small bowl and beat them until they are stiff but not dry. Fold the whites into the batter.

  4. Step 4

    Working in batches, dip the zucchini sticks into the batter and carefully drop them into the hot oil. Fry the sticks, turning them occasionally, until they are golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove them from the fat and drain on double-layered paper towels. Continue until all the zucchini is fried.

  5. Step 5

    Transfer the zucchini to a serving plate covered with a paper towel and sprinkle them with coarse salt. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.

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