Strawberry Fritters
Submitted by brianjwood on February 26, 2005 at 4:23 am

DESCRIPTION
Strawberry Fritters

SUMMARY
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INSTRUCTIONS
This is said to hail from Turkey, though I can't vouch for it. Battered sweet dishes are very popular all round the Mediterranean though so it is regionally authentic.

Strawberry Fritters

Preparation: 10 minutes + 2 hours waiting time
Cooking time: A few minutes
Cost: Economical
Difficulty: Very easy

Cooking Tip
This recipe can be made with any kind of fruit you choose.

Ingredients

125 g flour
2 eggs
Fresh strawberries
100 ml milk
100 ml beer
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 heaping tbsp. sugar
A pinch of salt
Powdered sugar
Oil for frying

Preparation

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, salt and egg yolks; slowly pour in the milk and the beer; add the olive oil; combine gently without beating; let rest at room temperature for two hours;
2. just before frying, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks; fold into the mixture;
3. heat the oil for frying; hold each strawberry by the stem and dip it into the batter;
4. lower the bottom of each strawberry into the oil and hold it there for a few seconds; release the strawberry into the oil; cook until golden; drain;
5. place on paper towels; sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.