Costa Rica

Barbudos - String Bean Fritters

Last Updated: May 08, 2012

Cooking Time: 10 min Yield: 4 servings Level: Easy

1/2 lb string beans, trimmed
1 teaspoon all purpose flour
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 eggs
Salt to taste

Bring salted water to a boil in a saucepan. Add trimmed string beans and cook over moderate heat until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; drain and transfer them to a plate.
Beat two egg whites in a bowl or a beater until stiff peaks form. Add egg yolks, flour, and salt. Beat for a few minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium high. Take a hand full of string beans; dip it into egg mixture, and place it in skillet in a single layer until lightly brown, about three minutes. Turn fritter over to lightly brown the other side.
Drain on a paper towel. Serve with rice and fried plantains.