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Buttermilk Battered Fennel Fries with a Creamy Buttermilk Dipping Sauce (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Buttermilk Battered Fennel Fries with a Creamy Buttermilk Dipping Sauce (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Buttermilk Battered Fennel Fries with a Creamy Buttermilk Dipping Sauce (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 large bulb fennel , cut into 1/8-inch thick lengthwise slices
4 cups vegetable oil
salt
buttermilk dipping sauce , recipe follows
1/2 cucumber, peeled , seeds removed and coarsely grated
3/4 tsp salt , plus 1/4 teaspoon
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp chopped fresh dill
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions:

Preheat the oil to 350 degrees F.
Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Pour the buttermilk into another bowl. Dip the fennel in the buttermilk, then dredge in the seasoned flour.
Carefully place in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2 1/2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Lightly season with additional salt to taste and serve with the Buttermilk Dipping Sauce.
Buttermilk Dipping Sauce:
Place the cucumbers in a small bowl and sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon of the salt. Stir to combine, then set aside while you assemble the remaining ingredients.
In a small bowl combine the buttermilk, mayonnaise, garlic, dill, cayenne and salt and stir to combine well. Drain the cucumber in a small colander, then, using your hands, squeeze to remove as much excess water as possible. Add the cucumber to the buttermilk mixture and stir to thoroughly combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, for up to 1 day in advance.
Yield: about 1 1/4 cups sauce

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4350.59 Kcal (18215 kJ)
Calories from fat	4173.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	463.74g	713%
Cholesterol	35.13mg	12%
Sodium	2497.97mg	104%
Potassium	927.45mg	20%
Total Carbs	68.24g	23%
Sugars	11.8g	47%
Dietary Fiber	6.04g	24%
Protein	14.73g	29%
Vitamin C	16.1mg	27%
Iron	1.9mg	10%
Calcium	327mg	33%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	475.85 Kcal (1992 kJ)
Calories from fat	456.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	50.72g	713%
Cholesterol	3.84mg	12%
Sodium	273.22mg	104%
Potassium	101.44mg	20%
Total Carbs	7.46g	23%
Sugars	1.29g	47%
Dietary Fiber	0.66g	24%
Protein	1.61g	29%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	27%
Iron	0.2mg	10%
Calcium	35.8mg	33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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