Radicchio Tempura


vegetable oil
3 cups flour
2 3/4 cups water or beer
salt and pepper to taste
3 heads treviso
coarse sea salt

Heat 3 inches vegetable oil in a medium deep heavy bottomed pot to about 375 degrees on a candy thermometer. In batter bowl, whisk flour, beer, salt and pepper until smooth. Quarter the treviso lengthwise. Working with a few pieces at a time, dip into batter and then deep fry until crisp and golden, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Place on paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.


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