Fried Pickles Recipe For Zesty American Appetizer
March 11th 2011 03:02
Fried pickles are so popular they are even featured at annual fairs, and are frequently served in Australia at American themed restaurants such as Hooters. Fried pickles are usually made with cucumber dill pickles, but variations include pickled okra and pickled jalapeños.
Ingredients
280g (10oz) Cucumber dill pickles
150g (6oz) Self raising flour
150g (6oz) Corn flour
1 Beaten egg
30ml (1 floz) Cold water
1 pinch Salt
Method
To make the batter simply combine the self raising flour and corn flour in a bowl.
Add a pinch of salt, an egg and an eggshell full of cold water and whisk until they are combined.
Add more water as required to achieve a thick but liquid consistency.
Allow the batter to stand for at least half an hour before use to let the starch absorb the moisture and swell.
Cut the pickles into rings or spears, or even leave them whole.
Roll the pickle chips in flour, shake off excess and immerse in the batter.
Drain excess batter and carefully drop them into a deep fryer at 180°c (approximately 360°f).
Agitate the frying pickles once or twice so that they don’t stick together.
Fry them for about four minutes then remove them from the oil when the pickles are golden brown.
Serve with ranch dressing.
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Comment by Helen Randell
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