Batter-fried Broccoli

Batter-fried broccoli is a delicious way to enjoy this vegetable, turning it into a crispy and tantalizing appetizer. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 broccoli
• 200 g of flour
• 250 ml of sparkling water (very cold)
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste (optional)
• Oil for frying

Preparation

1. Clean the broccoli by cutting it into florets, then wash and dry them well.
2. In a large bowl, sift the flour and slowly add the sparkling water, stirring with a whisk to avoid lumps. The batter should not be too runny so that it adheres well to the broccoli.
3. Season with salt and, if you like, add a pinch of pepper for more flavor.
4. Dip each broccoli floret into the batter to coat it completely.
5. Heat plenty of oil in a pan. You can check if it’s at the ideal temperature for frying when a bit of the batter dropped into the oil immediately comes to the surface, frying.
6. Fry the batter-coated broccoli florets in the hot oil until they are golden and crispy. Do this in small batches at a time to not lower the oil temperature too much.
7. Remove them with a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels to drain the excess oil.
8. Serve the batter-fried broccoli hot to enjoy their best crispy texture.

Curiosities

This recipe can be personalized in various ways, for example by adding chopped aromatic herbs like parsley or grated Parmesan cheese to the batter for an extra note of flavor. Furthermore, batter-fried broccoli can be accompanied by sauces or dressings of your choice, such as a light mayonnaise or an emulsion of oil and lemon.