Batter-Fried Scallions

Saveur Magazine. For this recipe, it is best to use thin scallions.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup white wine
• 1  cup flour
•  salt
•  fresh ground black pepper
•  crushed red pepper flakes
• 40  scallions (4 bunches)
•  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Whisk wine into flour in a bowl until smooth.
2. Season with salt, black & red pepper.
3. Halve scallions crosswise.
4. Dip into batter, and fry in hot vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 2–3 minutes.
5. Drain on paper towels, and salt generously.