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INGREDIENTS
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1 cup basil
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1 cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons water
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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About 6 cups vegetable oil for frying
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne
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3 medium zucchini, chopped
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1/2 fresh jalapeño, stemmed and minced (including seeds)
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2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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3/4 cup whole milk
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6 slices crisp-cooked bacon, finely chopped
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Equipment: a deep-fat thermometer