FRIED SHOESTRING CARROTS

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Great alternative to French fries. Serve them hot with ranch style dressing or mustard sauce as a dipping media. This recipe is from TOH.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c self rising flour
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 1/2 c water
1 tsp salt , divided
3/4 tsp cayenne pepper, divided, optional
1/4 tsp white pepper, divided
10 c shoestring carrots, val-u-pac
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, water, cornstarch, 1/2 teas. salt,1/4 teas. cayenne and half the pepper until smooth. Stir in carrots. In a small bowl. combine the remaining salt, cayenne and pepper and set aside. In an electric skillet of deep fryer, heat oil to 375^. Drop spoonfuls or carrot mixture., a few at a time, into oil separating as best you can; cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, stirring around frequently. Drain on paper towels. sprinkle with reserved seasoning mixture. --- Note: Sometimes instead of the cayenne and white pepper I use cinnamon and a little nutmeg.

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