Beer Batter Deep Fried Green Beans And/Or Okra

1. 1

   Preheat Rice Bran oil or other high temperature oil to 375 degrees F.

2. 2

   Whisk the beer, flour, salt and pepper until smooth.

3. 3

   Let mixture sit for a little bit (can be made ahead).

4. 4

   Trim green bean ends and/or caps off okra (If using okra use only smaller young pods).

5. 5

   Dip green beans and/or okra into the batter to coat, letting excess drip off.

6. 6

   (I use a strainer).

7. 7

   Fry in the oil in batches, until they are golden and crisp.

8. 8

   Remove from oil with a strainer to a paper towel lined plate or cookie sheet.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

10. 10

    I use fresh ground pepper and fresh ground coarse salt.

11. 11

    After finding I had extra batter left over, I added cinnamon and raw cane sugar to the batter and split some regular eating bananas -- battered them up and fried them too.

12. 12

    Added drizzle of honey and scoop of vanilla ice cream -- and Viola!

13. 13

    Tasty dessert with no hint of the aforementioned green beans nor okra.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.