Flash Fried Spinach (Or Escarole)

Name: Flash Fried Spinach (Or Escarole)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 cups peanut oil (for frying, about 4 cups); 10 ounces clean fresh spinach or 10 ounces escarole; freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste

Submitted by helowy

"This is another recipe I haven't actually made myself, but I've eaten it many times in restaurants here in St. Louis, made the with spinach or with the escarole. It is absolutely delish! I adapted this from a recipe on allrecipes, changing it to use cheese the way they do at the restaurants here and including the idea of escarole. Usually it is served as an appetizer, but it would make a side dish too."

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photo by BarbryT

Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 3
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 cups peanut oil (for frying, about 4 cups)
10 ounces clean fresh spinach or 10 ounces escarole
freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste

directions

Heat oil in a deep fryer (or deep pot) to 375°F.
Deep fry spinach in batches (about a handful at a time) for about 30 seconds.
Remove and drain on paper towels.
Sprinkle with parmesan to taste.

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Reviews

Interesting and GOOD, albeit somewhat greasy. I have no idea if the escarole (which is what I used) looks right. But I liked this. Just don't see how it could possibly stay crisp when being served in a restaurant!

BarbryT

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helowy

United States

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