Peixinhos da Horta Vegan
Peixinhos da Horta is a legendary traditional dish from Portugal whose name means "little fish from the garden". Because its shape and texture resemble small fried fish, but now it is available completely using 100% plant-based ingredients! This dish uses green bean florets or other vegetables coated in a light, crispy batter, then fried until golden and perfectly crispy. Without meat, eggs, or dairy, it's crunchy on the outside, soft and naturally sweet with vegetables on the inside, and goes perfectly with a slice of lemon and a fresh dipping sauce. A simple snack yet full of history and unforgettable deliciousness!
Shared by Kalr
Time
30 min
Serves
3
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- 200 grams of fresh green beans, choose the young ones, cut off the ends, wash thoroughly and drain dry.
- You can also use carrots sliced lengthwise, small cauliflower florets as a variation.
- 100 grams of all-purpose flour
- 30 grams of cornstarch
- 150 to 170 ml of ice water
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, black pepper to taste
- A little instant yeast or baking powder (optional, for extra crunchiness)
- Sufficient cooking oil
- Lemon/lime slices as a garnish
- Vegetable dipping sauce (vegetarian mayonnaise mixed with a little lemon juice and parsley) as a topping
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Make the dough: mix all the flour and seasoning ingredients, pour in the ice water little by little while stirring until the dough is thick and has thin lumps (don't make it too smooth so it's crunchy).
- 2
Heat the oil: heat enough oil over medium heat until it is really hot
- 3
Fry: dip the green beans into the batter until evenly coated, Then, place them in hot oil. Fry a few at a time until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain the oil.
- 4
Serve: Enjoy immediately while warm with lemon slices and your favorite dipping sauce!