Middle Eastern Spiced Chickpea Fries

Middle Eastern Spiced Chickpea Fries

§  Prep Time: 30 minutes

§  Cook Time: 20 minutes

§  Total Time: 50 minutes

§  Yield: 10-12 servings

Ingredients

§  4 cups water

§  1 tablespoon kosher salt

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style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">  2 cups chickpea flour

§  1 tablespoon sumac

§  2 cups vegetable oil

§  aleppo pepper, for dusting

§  green and red harissa, for dipping

Instructions

1.       In a large pot, bring the water and salt to a boil. Whisk in the chickpea flour and sumac, stirring vigorously for 2-3 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed and there are only very small lumps. It will be the consistency of polenta. Remove the pot from the heat.

2.       Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the batter onto the prepared pan in a 1/2-inch thick layer. It won’t take up the whole pan, but almost. Set aside to firm up for 30 minutes.

3.       Cut the mixture into rectangular 2×1/2-inch pieces.

4.       Pour the vegetable oil into a large, deep cast-iron skillet. Turn the heat to medium-high. Once the oil is hot enough (it should sizzle the second a fry is put in the pan), add about 8 fries to the pan. Cook until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, about 3-4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining fries. Sprinkle with aleppo pepper and serve immediately.

Source  https://ohmyveggies.com

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