World Flavors Cookbook

Peixinhos da Horta (Green Bean Tempura)

Name: Peixinhos da Horta (Green Bean Tempura)
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Portugal
Ingredients: 300g green beans, blanched; Batter: 1 cup flour, 1 egg, sparkling water or beer; Salt; Oil for frying

Lightly battered and fried green beans, the historical predecessor to Japanese tempura.

Cuisine: Portugal

Ingredients

300g green beans, blanched
Batter: 1 cup flour, 1 egg, sparkling water or beer
Salt
Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Make a smooth batter with flour, egg, and liquid. 2. Dip blanched green beans into the batter. 3. Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy. 4. Serve as a snack or appetizer.