German cuisine · Vegetable Dishes

Baked Breaded Salsify

Pre-cooked salsify sticks breaded in breadcrumbs, fried golden brown and served with lemon.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 1 kg salsify
• 2 lemons
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 eggs
• 150 g breadcrumbs
• 50 g flour for breading
• 400 ml vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 bunch parsley
• Salt, pepper

Instructions

1. Mix a bowl of cold water with the juice of one lemon and 2 tbsp flour; peel the salsify under running water wearing gloves and place immediately into this water so it stays pale.
2. Cut the sticks into pieces about 8 cm long and cook in salted water with a splash of lemon juice for 20–25 min. until tender but still firm to the bite.
3. Drain the pieces, let them drain well and cool completely, then pat thoroughly dry.
4. Place flour, beaten eggs and breadcrumbs in three shallow plates and coat the sticks one after another in flour, egg and breadcrumbs, pressing the coating on lightly.
5. Heat the oil in a wide pot to 170°C and fry the salsify in batches for 3–4 min. until golden brown, then drain on paper towel.
6. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, arrange on a platter with chopped parsley and wedges of the second lemon, and serve immediately.