Ingredients:
500 g baby carrots, peeled
250 g fresh white breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
1/4 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely grated
salt and pepper
6 tablespoons plain flour
2 eggs, beaten
500 ml vegetable oil, for frying
Directions:
Remove the carrot tops, leaving a little stalk.
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil, add the carrots and cook for 3 minutes.
Drain and dry on a paper towel.
Combine crumbs, zest, chili, parsley and Parmesan and seasonings.
Place flour and eggs in separate bowls.
Roll the carrots first in flour, then in egg and cover in crumbs.
Fry the carrots in hot oil for 1-2 minutes until crisp.
Drain on paper towel.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 15 min.