Recipe - Fried Vegetables with Beer Batter (+ Dip)

Beer batter fried cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms, peppers, atichoke hearts, or other vegetables like okra. Yummy!

Ingredients:

    * 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, sift before measuring
    * 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
    * 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
    * 1 teaspoon salt
    * 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (optional because the Dip has loads of garlic innit)
    * 1 tablespoon olive oil
    * 2 egg yolks, beaten
    * 2 egg whites, beaten to stiff peaks
    * vegetables: cauliflower and broccoli florets, cooked artichoke hearts, green pepper strips, mushrooms, okra, etc.

Preparation:

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and garlic powder. Stir in olive oil, egg yolks, and flat beer; beat until mixture is smooth. Fold in the beaten egg whites. Dip vegetables in the batter. Fry in deep hot fat, about 375°, a few at a time, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately. Makes about 3 cups of batter for the veggies.

Dip anyone ?

Net result: 1 1/2 Cups
 
Ingredients

    * 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
    * 4 ounces cream cheese
    * 1/3 cup mayonnaise
    * 1 garlic clove, minced
    * 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
    * 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
    * 1/8 teaspoon dill weed
    * 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

In a mixing bowl, combine the above ingredients with mixer until blended well. Keep it away from the cat until ready to serve.

Guten Apetit!