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Peixinhos da Horta - Portuguese Green Bean Fritters

Lucy Figueiredo
Peixinhos da Horta, also known as 'little garden fish', is a traditional Portuguese dish made of fried green beans coated in a crispy batter. Learn how to make this tasty and easy-to-prepare vegetarian snack with our authentic recipe. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Portuguese
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 1 skillet for frying
  • 1 pot for boiling
  • 1 food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. fresh green beans trimmed and blanched
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 3 eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup of a light beer of your chosing
  • Oil for frying

Homemade Aioli Sauce

  • 1 cup of mayonnaise of your choosing
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

Boiling Green Beans

  • Bring one pot of water to a boil seasoned with salt.
  • Prepare 1lb of green beans by rinsing them and set aside until ready to boil.
  • Boil green beans for a few minutes until almost fork tender so they hold their stiffness.

Frying Green Beans

  • Preheat the oil in a deep fryer or frying skillet on medium-high heat until the thermometer reads 375°F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the egg, parsley, onion, and beer to the flour mixture, and whisk until well combined.
  • Dip batches of 5 or 6 green beans into the batter until fully coated at a time. Place green beans in oil carefully away from you so as to not get burned and fry until golden brown, turning occasionally.
  • Remove the fritters from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
  • Serve hot with a dipping sauce of your choice, such as my homemade Aioli Sauce.

Homemade Aioli Sauce

  • In a food processor combine all ingredients: mayo, black pepper, salt, lemon juice, minced garlic, parsley, mustard, and red pepper flakes.
  • Pour sauce into a jar or dipping bowl and serve.
Keyword fried beans, green beans, tempura green beans
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