Copycat Crispy Green Bean Fries (TGI Friday's) 4 servings
Wasabi Cucumber Ranch Dip 1/2 cup bottled ranch dressing (Hidden Valley is best) 1/4 cup cucumbers, peeled, seeded, minced 1 tablespoon milk 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon wasabi powder (Japanese mustard - also comes prepared) 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 pinch cayenne pepper Green Beans 1 egg, beaten 1 cup milk 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth 6-8 ounces fresh green beans 1 cup flour 1 cup plain breadcrumbs or seasoned dry bread crumbs 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder vegetable shortening, for frying or vegetable oil Combine dip ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth. Place in bowl; cover and chill till ready to use. Dip will thicken as it chills. Place beans in the broth. Bring to a boil and cook 15 minutes, then place in cold water to stop cooking process. Mix beaten egg with milk in a shallow bowl. Measure 1 cup of flour into another shallow bowl.Combine bread crumbs, 3/4 teaspoons salt, black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder into a third bowl. Take a handful of beans out of the water and shake off excess liquid. Coat the beans with the flour, shaking to remove excess flour. Dip the beans, one at a time, into egg/milk mixture, then dip in breadcrumb mixture. Place the beans on a plate until all are coated. Heat the shortening or oil to 350*F in a heavy skillet(or use deep fryer). Use enough to cover the beans, about 1 1/2 inches. Fry until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. To serve, place on a large platter and serve with the wasabi cucumber ranch dip. Regular ranch may be used for dipping sauce as well. Enjoy. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
