batter-fried-zucchini-spears-with-basil-14236.json

{
    "directions": [
        "In a bowl whisk together flour, beer, and salt and season with pepper.",
        "Halve zucchini crosswise. Cut each half into 6 spears and put, skin side down, on a cutting board. With a sharp thin knife cut a lengthwise slit about 1/2 inch deep along top edge of each spear. Halve basil leaves lengthwise and, using dull side of a small knife, push a half leaf into slit of each spear.",
        "In an 8-inch heavy saucepan or deep skillet heat 1 inch oil over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375\u00b0 F.",
        "Working in batches of 6, coat spears in batter, letting excess drip off, and fry until deep golden, about 2 minutes, transferring with tongs to paper towels to drain."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "3/4 cup all-purpose flour",
        "3/4 cup beer",
        "3/4 teaspoon salt",
        "2 medium zucchini (about 3/4 pound)",
        "12 fresh basil leaves",
        "about 3 cups vegetable oil for deep-frying",
        "1 teaspoon fennel seeds",
        "1 large garlic clove",
        "1/2 teaspoon salt",
        "2 tablespoons mayonnaise",
        "1/4 cup sour cream",
        "1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Beer",
        "Appetizer",
        "Side",
        "Fry",
        "Cocktail Party",
        "Vegetarian",
        "Quick & Easy",
        "Mayonnaise",
        "Basil",
        "Zucchini",
        "Summer",
        "Sour Cream",
        "Gourmet",
        "Pescatarian",
        "Peanut Free",
        "Tree Nut Free",
        "Soy Free",
        "Kosher"
    ],
    "title": "Batter-Fried Zucchini Spears with Basil",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/batter-fried-zucchini-spears-with-basil-14236"
}