Crunchy silverbeet stems

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Turn silverbeet stems into crunchy, plant-based “fish” fingers with this creative recipe. These crispy bites are a fun, waste-free way to enjoy an often-overlooked part of the vegetable, perfect for dipping and snacking.

4
25 Minutes

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Ingredients

  • Stems of 1 bunch of silverbeet
  • 2 eggs
  • 200g Stale bread crumbs or Polenta (for celiac)
  • 200g Flour or corn flour (for celiac)

Sauce

  • 100g Greek yogurt
  • 50g Parmesan, grated
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp Chopped coriander stems

Method

  1. Wash stems thoroughly.
  2. Coat in flour, dip in whisked eggs, then bread crumbs.
  3. Heat oil to 170°C, deep-fry until golden brown.
  4. Place on paper towel to remove excess oil.
  5. Mix all sauce ingredients and rest for 20 minutes in the fridge.
  6. Serve stems with the sauce.
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