batter-fried zucchini spears with basil
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The fennel mayonnaise (below) makes an excellent dip for these zucchini spears if serving them as an hors d'oeuvre. From Gourmet, August 1997.
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yield
2 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Deep Fry
Ingredients For batter-fried zucchini spears with basil
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3/4 call-purpose flour
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3/4 cbeer
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3/4 tspsalt
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2 mdzucchini
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12fresh basil leaves
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3 cvegetable oil, for frying
- FENNEL MAYONNAISE:
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1 tspfennel seeds
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1 lggarlic clove
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1/2 tspsalt
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2 Tbspmayonnaise
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1/4 csour cream
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1/2 Tbspfresh lemon juice
How To Make batter-fried zucchini spears with basil
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1In a bowl whisk together flour, beer, and salt and season with pepper.
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2Halve zucchini crosswise.
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3Cut each half into 6 spears and put, skin side down, on a cutting board.
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4With a sharp thin knife cut a lengthwise slit about 1/2 inch deep along top edge of each spear.
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5Halve basil leaves lengthwise and, using dull side of a small knife, push a half leaf into slit of each spear.
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6In an 8-inch heavy saucepan or deep skillet heat 1 inch oil over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375° F.
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7Working in batches of 6, coat spears in batter, letting excess drip off, and fry until deep golden, about 2 minutes, transferring with tongs to paper towels to drain.
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8Serves 2 generously as an hors d'oeuvre or a side dish.
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