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Fried Celery - {Sedano Fritto}

Type: Vegetables
Courses: Side dish
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

10   Celery ribs - cut into 2" lengths
  On the bias
1 cup 237mlExtra-virgin olive oil - for frying
  Flour - for dredging
2   Eggs - lightly beaten
  Salt - to taste
  Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Cook the celery in the boiling water for 7 minutes, until tender but not soft. Drain and set aside on paper towels to cool.

In a heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the oil until it is almost smoking. While the oil heats, place the flour on a plate and place the eggs in a shallow bowl. Dredge the cooled celery pieces through the flour, then the egg and cook them in the oil until they are deep golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

Source:
MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali - (Show # MB-2A22) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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