Ingredients
- About 36 large garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 cup pitted green olives, like Manzanilla or Picholine
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt, more for sprinkling
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs or panko
- Oil for deep-frying
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
390 calories; 22 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 13 grams monounsaturated fat; 5 grams polyunsaturated fat; 37 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 9 grams protein; 93 milligrams cholesterol; 870 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
Snacks for 6 to 8 people
Preparation
- Put garlic cloves in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 1 minute. Drain and repeat with fresh water. Drain and repeat once more, simmering about 5 minutes or until soft, testing often. Gently lift garlic cloves out of pan and drain on paper towels until cool. Meanwhile, place olives on paper towels to drain.
- When ready to cook, mix flour, salt and pepper on a plate. In a bowl, beat eggs. Spread bread crumbs on another plate. In a heavy pot, heat 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees: when hot enough, a chunk of bread will fry in 30 seconds.
- Working in batches, roll garlic cloves and olives in seasoned flour, then in beaten eggs, then in bread crumbs. Repeat process and drop into oil. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle lightly with salt. Let oil come back to 375 degrees between batches. Serve immediately.
45 minutes
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