Beer Batter Fried Kimchi
Make sure the kimchi is really aged - about 3-4 weeks old. Recipe adapted from Southern Living.
Servings: 4 -6
Ingredients
- 2 cups aged cabbage kimchi cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large egg
- 12 ounces beer a pale ale or lager is perfect
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose white flour
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Drain kimchi in a strainer. Line a plate or platter with paper towels and pat the kimchi dry with paper towels.
- Whisk together egg, beer, baking powder, salt, and flour.
- Pour enough oil into a medium-sized shallow pan to a depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Heat the oil to 350-375 degrees F.
- Dip each piece of kimchi into the batter. Let excess drip off. Fry the kimchi for about 3 minutes or until golden. Fry in batches. Drain on a sheet pan lined with paper towels.