Deep-Fried Vegetables – Fritto Italiano

Deep Fried Vegetables Fritto Italiano Recipe
Deep Fried Vegetables Fritto Italiano Recipe

Last variant is definitely more light 🙂 in Italy it is the appetizer.  You may also like this recipe for a vegan or a vegetarian.

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 30 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Total Time: 1h

INGREDIENTS

Mixed vegetables

  1. 16 slices of oblique zucchini
  2. 3 fennels
  3. 350 g of cauliflower
  4. 16 sticks of peppers
  5. 8 champignons mushrooms
  6. 3 stems of celery
  7. Batter
  8. 2 eggs
  9. 150 grams of flour
  10. 200 ml of water
  11. salt to taste

PREPARATION

  1. Wash, peel and cut the champignon mushrooms into four parts, the peppers and the celery into sticks, the courgettes and the fennel into thin slanted slices;
  2. Paste the vegetables and fry them at 180 ° in peanut oil until they are golden (about 3-4 minutes);
  3. Remove the vegetables from the pan, dry them on the paper and serve seasoned with flaked salt.

!!! Preparing a perfect batter for fried vegetables is not so difficult, just follow a few small steps:

  1. Whisk the egg well with a pinch of salt;
  2. Add the flour (after sieving it) and the water (possibly sparkling and cold);
  3. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth;
  4. When the dough has reached the right consistency, it remains well attached to the whisk, without slipping away.

Enjoy your meal!

Written by Isabella Romano

Isabella Romano is a writer and contributor at Open Food Near Me, covering food, restaurants, cuisines, dining ideas, recipes, and the ingredients and traditions behind the meals we love. Her work focuses on making food discovery approachable, whether readers are looking for something new to try, learning about different cuisines, or finding inspiration for their next meal. Isabella has a particular appreciation for Italian and Mediterranean flavors, fresh ingredients, and the simple idea that great food is even better when it brings people together.