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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 120 g flour
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 egg(s), separated
  • 150 ml wine, white, dry
  • Olive oil, for frying
  • 500 g beans, green, cleaned

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Rest time approx. 1 hour; Total time approx. 1 hour 30 minutes

fried green beans

Sift the flour into a bowl. Mix in the salt and pepper. Make a well in the center and add the egg yolk. Slowly pour the wine or water into the center and gradually mix it with the flour until a smooth batter forms. Let stand for 30-60 minutes. Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry, then gently fold them into the batter. Half fill a saucepan or deep fryer with oil. Heat the oil to 180°C. Carefully coat the beans with batter and then fry in batches for 3-4 minutes until crisp and golden brown. Drain on kitchen paper and serve immediately.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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