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Torched Pumpkin Strips (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Torched Pumpkin Strips (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lb yellow pumpkin, peeled and seeds removed , cut into 1/2-inch by 3-inch strips
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups dark beer
1 tbsp emeril's essence, plus more for dusting, recipe follows
vegetable oil, for frying
salt
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 to 2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp sesame oil
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dried leaf oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme

Directions:

For the sauce:
In a heavy, deep saucepan, heat the oil to 360 degrees F.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, beer, and Essence. Dip the pumpkin strips into the batter, letting the excess drip off. Fry in the oil until golden, turning to brown evenly, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and Essence.
For the sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and green onions.
Serve hot with the sauce.
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	498.85 Kcal (2089 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.4g	13%
Sodium	5719.5mg	238%
Potassium	1195.68mg	25%
Total Carbs	89.16g	30%
Sugars	17.19g	69%
Dietary Fiber	8.14g	33%
Protein	14.57g	29%
Vitamin C	22.9mg	38%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	6.3mg	35%
Calcium	128.6mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	98.09 Kcal (411 kJ)
Calories from fat	14.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.65g	13%
Sodium	1124.64mg	238%
Potassium	235.11mg	25%
Total Carbs	17.53g	30%
Sugars	3.38g	69%
Dietary Fiber	1.6g	33%
Protein	2.87g	29%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	38%
Iron	1.2mg	35%
Calcium	25.3mg	13%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

9.9

Points
13

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Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
cholesterol free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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