Battered Tenderstem broccoli with salsa rossa recip

Name: Battered Tenderstem broccoli with salsa rossa recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g (7.1oz) Tenderstem broccoli; 1 cup flour for dusting; 1 free-range egg; 100 ml (3.5fl oz) double cream; 40 g (1.4oz) finely grated vegetarian Parmesan style cheese; 1 pinch salt and cracked black pepper; 1 red pepper; 110 g (3.9oz) tinned plum tomatoes drained; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 garlic clove peeled and finely chopped; 1 fresh red chilli seeded and finely chopped; 1 small bunch of basil shredded; 1 pinch salt and cracked black pepper; 1 cup vegetable oil for deep-frying

Servings: persons

200 g (7.1oz) Tenderstem broccoli
1 cup flour for dusting
1 free-range egg
100 ml (3.5fl oz) double cream
40 g (1.4oz) finely grated vegetarian Parmesan style cheese
1 pinch salt and cracked black pepper
1 red pepper
110 g (3.9oz) tinned plum tomatoes drained
2 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove peeled and finely chopped
1 fresh red chilli seeded and finely chopped
1 small bunch of basil shredded
1 pinch salt and cracked black pepper
1 cup vegetable oil for deep-frying

1
Grill the pepper whole on all sides until the skin is blackened, leave to cool for about 5 minutes.
2
With a knife, cut the pepper in half and half again.
3
Remove the seeds from the pepper and scrape away the blackened skin, chop finely and set aside.
4
Chop the tomatoes finely and set aside.
5
Heat the oil in a small pan and add the garlic and chilli.
6
Cook for 3 minutes over a low heat until garlic starts to colour.
7
Add the tomatoes, red pepper and basil.
8
Season with salt and pepper and leave to cool.
9
Half fill a medium sized pan with vegetable oil and place on a low heat.
10
In a small bowl beat together the egg, cream and parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
11
Dust the Tenderstem in the flour and coat in the batter mix.
12
To test the temperature of the oil, put a drop of the batter mix into the oil.
13
If the batter colours too quickly, turn down the heat.
14
Fry the Tenderstem a little at a time so that the oil stays hot.
15
Once the Tenderstem is cooked, about 2 minutes, drain on kitchen paper and serve with the salsa rossa.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 g (7.1oz) Tenderstem broccoli, 1 cup flour for dusting, 1 free-range egg, 100 ml (3.5fl oz) double cream, and more.

Yes, Battered Tenderstem broccoli with salsa rossa recipe falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Battered Tenderstem broccoli with salsa rossa recipe

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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