02-08-2005, 04:04 AM
[size 1]Ingredients [/size]
[size 1]• 1 pint shucked clams [/size]
[size 1]• Spicy Cocktail Sauce (optional) [/size]
[size 1]• Sweet and Sour Sauce (optional) [/size]
[size 1]• 1 cup all-purpose flour [/size]
[size 1]• 1/2 teaspoon sugar [/size]
[size 1]• 1 beaten egg [/size]
[size 1]• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• Shortening or cooking oil for deep-fat frying
Directions [/size]
[size 1]1. Prepare Spicy Cocktail Sauce or Sweet and Sour Sauce, if desired. Rinse clams; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside. [/size]
[size 1]2. For batter, in a medium mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a small mixing bowl combine egg, 2 tablespoons cooking oil, and 3/4 cup cold water. Add to flour mixture; beat smooth. [/size]
[size 1]3. In a deep-fat fryer or a 2-quart saucepan heat 2 inches shortening or oil to 375 degree F (see tip below). Dip clams into batter. Fry a few at a time, until golden brown, turning once. Allow 1 to 1-1/2 minutes for clams. Remove from fat and drain on paper towels. Keep fried clams warm in a 300 degree F oven while frying remaining seafood. Serve with cocktail sauce, if desired. Makes 4 servings. [/size]
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[size 1]Tip: Use a deep-fat frying thermometer to check the temperature of the fat. Place it so the bulb does not touch the pan. Carefully control the temperature of the fat by adjusting the heat. [/size]
[size 1]• 1 pint shucked clams [/size]
[size 1]• Spicy Cocktail Sauce (optional) [/size]
[size 1]• Sweet and Sour Sauce (optional) [/size]
[size 1]• 1 cup all-purpose flour [/size]
[size 1]• 1/2 teaspoon sugar [/size]
[size 1]• 1 beaten egg [/size]
[size 1]• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• Shortening or cooking oil for deep-fat frying
Directions [/size]
[size 1]1. Prepare Spicy Cocktail Sauce or Sweet and Sour Sauce, if desired. Rinse clams; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside. [/size]
[size 1]2. For batter, in a medium mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a small mixing bowl combine egg, 2 tablespoons cooking oil, and 3/4 cup cold water. Add to flour mixture; beat smooth. [/size]
[size 1]3. In a deep-fat fryer or a 2-quart saucepan heat 2 inches shortening or oil to 375 degree F (see tip below). Dip clams into batter. Fry a few at a time, until golden brown, turning once. Allow 1 to 1-1/2 minutes for clams. Remove from fat and drain on paper towels. Keep fried clams warm in a 300 degree F oven while frying remaining seafood. Serve with cocktail sauce, if desired. Makes 4 servings. [/size]
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[size 1]Tip: Use a deep-fat frying thermometer to check the temperature of the fat. Place it so the bulb does not touch the pan. Carefully control the temperature of the fat by adjusting the heat. [/size]