Ingredients:
4 cups fresh strawberries
5 cups oil, for deep frying
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup dry white wine ( i.e. chardonnay, Semillon, chablis)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups whipping cream
1 tablespoon honey
Directions:
Wash strawberries and remove stems; Pat dry with paper towels; Set aside.
Whip Cream and Honey in a bowl until thick and put in fridge.
In a large saucepan or deep fryer heat 2 inches oil to 375 degrees.
Combine flour and 1 tablespoon sugar; Make a well in the center.
Combine eggs, wine and the 2 tablespoons oil;
Add to flour mixture and beat until smooth.
Dip berries, a few at a time, into batter.
Fry strawberries in hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
While still warm, roll in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar.
Cool slightly before eating.
Serve warm with Honey Cream.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 30 min.