FRIED PARSNIP RIBBONS

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At Little Giant, Julie Taras and Tasha Garcia usually top stewy braised dishes with these earthy vegetable chips for a bit of crunch. They also serve them at the bar as a salty snack. MAKE AHEAD: The parsnip ribbons can be fried up to 2 hours in advance; let cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 quarts canola oil or 2 quarts vegetable oil
1 3/4 lbs parsnips (4 large)
kosher salt
pepper or cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Place a wire rack on a large, rimmed baking sheet and line the rack with 2 layers of paper towels. Heat the canola or vegetable oil in a large saucepan until the oil registers 325° on a deep-fry thermometer. Meanwhile, using a sturdy Y-shaped vegetable peeler, shave the parsnips lengthwise into ribbons, moving around on 4 sides of the vegetable, stopping when you reach the tough inner cores of the parsnips.
  • Working in 5 or 6 batches, carefully drop handfuls of the parsnip ribbons into the hot oil and cook the ribbons over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the ribbons turn a deep honey color, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon or Chinese wire-and-bamboo skimmer, transfer the parsnips to the paper towels and sprinkle with salt and either peppers. Let cool completely, then transfer to a large platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1601.4, Fat 174.6, SaturatedFat 12.9, Sodium 8, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3.8, Protein 1

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