Fried Spinach
Vegetable oil for deep-frying 3 bunches spinach, well washed, patted dry and stems removed Salt and freshly ground black pepper
In a large heavy saucepan or deep-fat fryer, heat 3 or 4 inches of oil to 350/F. Preheat the oven to very low and put a paper towel-lined roasting pan in it to warm. Standing well away from the top of the pot in case the oil spatters, take a handful of leaves at a time and throw them into the hot oil for about 30 seconds, or until crisp and bright green. Remove with a skimmer or tongs to the towel-lined pan and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Fry the remaining spinach in the same way. (The spinach can be kept at room temperature after frying for up to 2 hours, then reheated in a low oven just before serving.)
Oh - don't think I won't do it.
12 comments:
Not me.
HNS
ummm, that actually sounds kind of icky, muffinface.
I had it in a restaurant a few years back. It was light and crisy and not at all greasy. It was sooo good. I must try it myself.
But mt dear Shmara - I hope reading this entry didn't put you over the edge. I forget you have a delicate tummy right now. Sorry!
HNS - I know you will try it at least...
Yum! I bet it tastes good, but the oil kills the nutrients in it. Why do the really yummy foods kill you?
can't wait to hear about this- glad we'll get a first hand recount from HNS this weekend! so bummed you can't come... just when i was thinking i was gonna get some girl time! :)
Oh AK - I doubt HNS will get anywhere near it. I am making it tonight because he is going to do something in Chester.
So? The verdict? Personally, you could fry just about anything nd I'd eat it. Diet be damned!
Whenever I am stumped for dinner, I visit your blog. I am rushing out right now to wipe the shelves clean of all spinach at the farmer's market....and I will probably be eating alone tonight.
wait - bt - don't do it!!
Just make a nice salad instead. Trust me!
Lucky for me, there was NO spinach at the farmer's market....so I am still married and the dog is alive.
bt, Ha-Ha - you got so lucky!
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