Vegetable and Shrimp Fritto Misto with Harissa Mayonnaise
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch sea salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup seltzer or mineral water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons harissa
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- Canola oil, for frying
- 2 large egg whites
- Pinch salt
- 1 delicata squash, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
- 12 green beans
- 8 fresh whole sage leaves
- 8 prawns, tails intact, peeled and deveined
- To make the batter, whisk the flour, salt, egg yolk, and 1/2 cup water in a medium bowl.
- Add the sparkling water and then the olive oil.
- Set aside for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together the harissa and mayonnaise in a bowl and set aside.
- For the fritto misto, bring 3 inches canola oil to 375 degrees F in a large, heavy-bottomed deep pot.
- Line 2 plates or a rack with paper towels.
- Whisk together the egg whites and salt until they hold stiff peaks.
- Fold into the batter.
- Pat dry the vegetables and prawns and dip, a few at a time, into the batter and then into the oil.
- Fry in small batches, starting with the sage and ending with the prawns, until golden and the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes, depending on the size, turning to brown on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels and season with salt while warm.
- Serve with the harissa mayonnaise.
flour, salt, egg yolk, seltzer, olive oil, harissa, mayonnaise, canola oil, egg whites, salt, sweet potato, red onion, green beans, sage, prawns
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/vegetable-and-shrimp-fritto-misto-with-harissa-mayonnaise-recipe.html (may not work)