Ingredients:
1 Tbls Grapeseed oil
1 cup Minced yellow onion
1 Tbls Minced garlic
1 tsp Thyme, fresh minced
½ tsp Coriander, ground
2 cups Chick Pea flour
4 cups Water
2 tsp Kosher salt (or to taste)
Oil for frying
Directions:
1. In a medium sauce pot on medium add grapeseed oil and sauté onions until translucent.
2. Add minced garlic, fresh thyme, coriander and half the salt. Sautee until garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes
3. Add water and remaining salt along with chick pea flour.
4. Bring to a boil and continually stir mixture until thick to the consistency of cream of wheat.
5. Spread on a well-oiled glass casserole dish or small parchment lined and oiled sheet pan.
6. Cover with another sheet of oiled parchment and wrap with plastic wrap. Cool at least 4 hours
7. Cut into manageable sizes and drop into 375 degree oil , cook until golden brown.
8. These will also pan fry beautifully and can be cut into other shapes and used as a base to a fish entrée, or any other protein for a more sophisticated take on the fry.
9. Best to make day ahead and fry fresh and serve immediately with a spiced up mayo.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cool time: Over night
Cook time: 10 minutes
Nutrition Facts (based on 8 servings): Calories 294 | Total Fat 24 g | Saturated Fat 3 g | Cholesterol 0 mg | Sodium 299 mg | Carbohydrates 16 g | Dietary Fiber 3 g | Protein 5 g
Recipe developed by Chef Brenda