Broccoli in Batter
Description
This recipe won't take much time. I recommend making a very healthy and tasty dish—broccoli in batter. You'll agree that the recipe for broccoli in batter is very simple. The finished broccoli pieces can be served hot or cold. When I make this dish, my family sits at the kitchen table waiting for the crispy bites :) I serve them as both an appetizer and a side dish. You can tweak the simple broccoli-in-batter recipe to your liking—for example, sprinkle the hot cooked broccoli with breadcrumbs or cheese and garnish with herbs. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Break the broccoli into florets and rinse thoroughly under running water.
- 2
Step 2
Drop the broccoli into boiling salted water for 3–4 minutes.
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Step 3
Transfer the boiled broccoli to a colander and, while the water drains, prepare the batter.
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Step 4
For the batter, mix the beer, eggs, salt, sugar, and pepper well. Add the flour and mix thoroughly so there are no lumps. If you want a thick batter crust, make it thicker.
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Step 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan. Dip the florets in batter and carefully lower them into the hot oil. Fry on all sides, then transfer the cooked pieces to paper towels or a napkin so the excess fat is absorbed.