DEEP FRY THOSE FIDDLEHEAD FERNS

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Found this on the net and am trying to get it posted before the season is over, so I haven't tried them yet lol

Provided by CoolMonday

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fiddleheads, ferns (washed, cleaned, blanched)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Wash and clean all brown spots off ferns. Trim stems.
  • Blanch by putting them in boiling water for 2 minutes then into ice water to stop the cooking.
  • Mix flour, salt and baking powder in small bowl.
  • Stir in oil and milk.
  • Beat to a smooth, creamy consistancy but do not overbeat.
  • Heat 1/2 cup oil in small skillet over high heat.
  • Dip fiddleheads in batter, then inot hot fat.
  • Turn over until golden brown on both sides.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.1, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 8.5, Sodium 266.6, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 5.2

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