Peixinhos da horta

🥘 Ingredients

• green beans 400 g
• self-rising flour 150 g
• salt
• black pepper
• eggs 2
• olive oil 1 Tbsp
• sparkling water 100 ml
• vegetable oil

1. 1

   Prepare green beans by trimming the ends and removing any strings. Boil them in salted water for 5 minutes . Drain and let cool.
2. 2

   In a bowl, add the self-rising flour . Season with salt and black pepper . Add eggs , olive oil , and gradually pour in sparkling water , whisking continuously until you get a smooth batter.
3. 3

   Heat plenty of vegetable oil in a deep pan .
4. 4

   Dip the green beans one by one into the batter, let the excess drip off slightly, then fry until golden brown.
5. 5

   Remove and drain excess oil using paper towels.
6. 6

   Serve hot, for example with a side of tomato rice.