Fritto Misto di Verdura (Mixed Fried Vegetables) (Mario Batali) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1/4 pound sweet peas in pod |
1/4 pound green beans, ends snapped off |
1 head broccoli, cut into thin spears |
1 bunch scallions, root ends and greens removed |
1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds |
1 summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds |
1 sweet yellow bell pepper, cored and cut into 1/2-inch thick strips |
3 lemons, cut into wedges |
2 cups cornstarch |
2 quarts extra virgin olive oil, for frying |
salt, to taste |
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a deep pan with a basket until just smoking. In a wide, shallow bowl, mix half the vegetables and 1/3 of the lemon wedges. Sprinkle with 1 cup cornstarch and toss quickly with hands to coat. Toss into a large strainer with a handle and bat against hands to remove excess cornstarch. Drop the coated vegetables and lemons into the oil and cook until golden brown and crispy (about 2 minutes).
2. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Immediately repeat with the 1/3 of the remaining lemons and all remaining vegetables. Season the hot fried foods with salt and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.
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