Summer Red Fruits in Beer Batter

Fresh strawberries and raspberries dipped in a light beer batter, fried until golden, and served with a fruit coulis.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.4 kcals 2185.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 60.2 grams 240.8 grams
Fat 28.8 grams 115.2 grams
Protein 7.1 grams 28.4 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
30
g
Yeast
Fresh
1
pinch
2
tbsp
Caster Sugar
For dusting and coulis
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
100
ml
Clotted Cream
Or crème fraîche, for serving
Fruits
250
g
Strawberries
Hulled and cut in half
150
g
1
piece
Lemon Juice
For coulis
GrainsCereals
180
g
Plain Flour
Plus extra for dusting fruit
Liquids
250
ml
Beer
Or lager
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
OilsFats
500
ml
Oil
For frying

Steps

  • Dissolve the yeast in the beer then add the salt, sugar, and vinegar in a large bowl.
  • Sieve the flour into the liquid and beat until smooth, then chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  • Heat the cooking oil in a frying pan to 180°C.
  • Hull the strawberries, cut them in half, and dredge both strawberries and raspberries in flour.
  • Dip the fruit in the batter and fry in the hot oil until golden and puffed.
  • Drain the fried fruit on kitchen paper and dust with caster sugar.
  • Pureé the remaining fruit with sugar and lemon juice using a hand blender, then sieve.
  • Serve the battered fruit with the prepared coulis and clotted cream.