Pillowy puffs of fried dough dusted with snowy powdered sugar, beignets (bane-YAY) are most famously served at the Café du Monde in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
Tag: Deep Frying
Beignets
Fish and Chips
(English batter-fried fish with fried potato wedges)
As simple as it is satisfying, fish and chips is classic English street food, originally served on newspaper with a sprinkling of salt and a shake or two of malt vinegar.
Falafel
(Middle Eastern fried chickpea patties)
Falafel is the original veggie burger and is a common dish throughout the Middle East. It is found in Lebanon, Syria, Israel, Egypt and is especially popular with Palestinians.
Empanadas
(Latin savory stuffed pastries)
Empanadas are meat pies popular throughout the Latin world. The variety of fillings for empanadas is endless and includes stew-like mixtures chicken, beef, ham and cheese, fish and seafood.
Ayam Goreng Kuning
(Indonesian turmeric fried chicken)
Indonesian fried chicken is first marinated and then simmered in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs. Only then is it fried to golden, crispy perfection.
Ukoy
(Filipino shrimp and sweet potato fritters)
Ukoy is a simple and flavorful Filipino appetizer. These fritters have a pleasant golden color from the sweet potato and annatto. Ukoy is usually made with unpeeled shrimp and the peel is eaten.
Wiener Backhendl
(Austrian breaded fried chicken)
Viennese fried chicken goes back to the 18th century when it was in vogue as a dish for the aristocracy. Serve backhendl with lemon wedges, parslied potatoes and a tossed green salad.
Yangnyeom Dak
(Korean sweet and spicy fried chicken)
If you like your chicken fried and spicy, yangnyeom dak is for you. In this amazing dish, batter-fried chicken gets a good toss in a spicy-sweet tomato sauce.
Yuca Frita
(Latin American cassava fries)
Yuca is a starchy staple vegetable in Latin America and the Caribbean that is used in much the same way as potatoes. In this tasty recipe it is deep fried like French fries.
Plantain Fritters
(Jamaican fried plantains)
Plantain fritters are popular in many tropical cuisines. These tasty fried puffs are eaten throughout the Caribbean and are also popular in the Philippines.