Chinese Vegetables Recipes - Vegetable Surprises Recipe

Ingredients

• 225 g/8 oz broccoli florets

• 225 g/8 oz cauliflower florets

• 225 g/8 oz Brussels sprouts

• 30 ml/2 tbsp honey

• 30 ml/2 tbsp soy sauce

• 30 ml/2 tbsp wine vinegar

• 5 ml/1 tsp five-spice powder

• salt and freshly ground pepper

• 225 g/8 oz/2 cups plain (all-purpose) flour

• 250 ml/8 fl oz/1 cup dry white wine

• 2 eggs, separated

• 15 ml/1 tbsp grated lemon rind

• oil for deep-frying

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Method:

1. Blanch the vegetables for 1 minute in boiling water then drain. Mix together the honey, soy sauce, wine vinegar, five-spice powder, salt and pepper.

2. Place the vegetables in the marinade, cover and chill for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Mix the flour, wine and egg yolks until smooth.

3. Whisk the egg whites until stiff then fold them into the batter. Season with salt, pepper and lemon rind.

4. Drain the vegetables and coat them in the batter. Heat the oil and deep-fry until golden brown. Drain on kitchen paper before serving.