Champagne-Tomatillo Fritters Recipe

Name: Champagne-Tomatillo Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon table salt; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup warm water; 1/2 cup dry Champagne or sparkling wine; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 1 pound large tomatilloshusks removed, tomatillos cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick; Kosher salt; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Servings: persons

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon table salt
1 large egg
1/4 cup warm water
1/2 cup dry Champagne or sparkling wine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 pound large tomatilloshusks removed, tomatillos cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick
Kosher salt
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
4 cups vegetable oil, for frying

1
Sift the flour with the table salt into a large bowl.
2
Make a well in the center.
3
Break the egg into the well, add the water and beat lightly to blend with the eggs.
4
Gradually beat in the flour while pouring in the wine and then the butter.
5
Let the fritter batter stand for 1 hour; it should be as thick as pancake batter.
6
In a bowl, mix the tomatillos with a pinch of kosher salt and the nutmeg.
7
Let stand for 15 to 30 minutes.
8
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil to 375.
9
Pat the tomatillo slices dry with paper towels.
10
One at a time, dip the tomatillo slices in the batter.
11
Using tongs, add the slices to the oil in a single layer, without crowding the skillet.
12
Fry the tomatillo fritters, turning once, until golden, 1 to 3 minutes total.
13
Drain the fritters on paper towels and keep warm in a low oven.
14
Season with kosher salt and serve as soon as possible.

2338

kcal

Calories

251

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon table salt, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup warm water, and more.

Yes, Champagne-Tomatillo Fritters falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Champagne-Tomatillo Fritters

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