VOLUME 1 - Kilimanjaro Foods

Fried Beer Batter-Coated Strawberries
4 Servings
APRICOT SAUCE
1/4 c apricot jam 1/2
T dark rum
FRIED BEER BATTER-COATED
-STRAWBERRI
2 quarts pure olive oil,for
- frying
2/3 c white flour
2/3 c beer
1 1/2 T granulated sugar
16 large strawberries
2 T powdered sugar
TO PREPARE:
For the sauce, bring apricot jam, rum, and 1/4 cup water to boil in a
small nonreactive saucepan. Simmer to blend flavors, about 4
minutes; cover and keep sauce warm.
TO COOK:
For the strawberries, heat oil in a Dutch oven or electric deep
fryer to 365F. Mix flour, beer, and sugar in a small bowl. Dip each
strawberry in this batter just before placing it in the hot oil. Working in
batches to avoid overcrowding, fry strawberries until golden brown, 2
to 3 minutes.
Drain strawberries on paper towels.
TO SERVE:
Dust strawberries with confectioners' sugar and serve immediately