Fried Hotties--Rachael Ray

Name: Fried Hotties--Rachael Ray
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 head garlic, separated into cloves, skins on; 2/3 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon horseradish; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 pinch salt; 1 cup ice water; 6 large radishes, sliced crosswise; 8 jalapeno chiles, halved and seeded; 1 cup vegetable oil

Submitted by pamela t.

"That Rachael Ray--she keeps coming up with fantastic taste combinations and foods we all want to eat. Gotta love her! These little appetizers will disappear at any function."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 head garlic, separated into cloves, skins on
²⁄₃ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon horseradish
¹⁄₄ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 ¹⁄₂ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 cup ice water
6 large radishes, sliced crosswise
8 jalapeno chiles, halved and seeded
1 cup vegetable oil

directions

Bring a small pot of water to a simmer. Add garlic cloves (skins on) and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
Drain, then let cool slightly, slip off the skins.
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, horseradish and crushed red pepper.
Fill a medium pot with enough oil to reach a depth of 2 inches and heat over medium high until the thermometer registers 365°F.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and 1 tsp salt.
Whisk in ice water to form a smooth batter.
Working in batches of eight pieces, coat the radishes with batter.
Drop one at a time in hot oil, gently stirring to prevent sticking.
Fry until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
Transfer to paper towels to drain.
Repeat the process with garlic and jalapenos.
Sprinkle with salt and serve with the horseradish dip.
Inhale the food!