fried shoestring carrots

Name: Fried Shoestring Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) self rising flour; 1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch; 1 1/2 cup(s) water; 1 teaspoon(s) salt , divided; 3/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper, divided, optional; 1/4 teaspoon(s) white pepper, divided; 10 cup(s) shoestring carrots, val-u-pac; - vegetable oil for frying

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Pat Duran

Las Vegas, NV

Updated on Oct 11, 2011

Great alternative to French fries. Serve them hot with ranch style dressing or mustard sauce as a dipping media. This recipe is from TOH.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 5 Min

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yield 10 servings

Ingredients

2 cups self rising flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt , divided
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided, optional
1/4 teaspoon white pepper, divided
10 cups shoestring carrots, val-u-pac
- vegetable oil for frying

How To Make fried shoestring carrots

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk the flour, water, cornstarch, 1/2 teas. salt,1/4 teas. cayenne and half the pepper until smooth. Stir in carrots. In a small bowl. combine the remaining salt, cayenne and pepper and set aside. In an electric skillet of deep fryer, heat oil to 375^. Drop spoonfuls or carrot mixture., a few at a time, into oil separating as best you can; cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, stirring around frequently. Drain on paper towels. sprinkle with reserved seasoning mixture. --- Note: Sometimes instead of the cayenne and white pepper I use cinnamon and a little nutmeg.
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