Fried Cucumbers

Fried Cucumbers
Fried Cucumbers might be just the side dish you are searching for. This dairy free recipe serves 2. One serving contains 549 calories, 8g of protein, and 18g of fat. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. Head to the store and pick up desired sauce, ground pepper, vegetable oil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 57 minutes.

Instructions

1
Arrange cucumber slices between layers of paper towels.
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Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, and let stand 20 minutes.
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Combine cornstarch and next 3 ingredients. Stir in soft drink and egg. Dip cucumber slices into batter.
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Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch into a large cast-iron or heavy skillet; heat to 37
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Fry cucumbers, 6 to 8 at a time, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden.
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Drain on paper towels.
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Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, and serve immediately with dressing or sauce.
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Note: We tested with White Lily Self-Rising White Cornmeal
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Mix.
DifficultyHard
Ready In57 m.
Servings2
Health Score5
Dish TypesSide Dish
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