Friday, 10 October 2014

COFFEE NUT BEIGNETS

Savoury beignets are usually served as an appetiser , but can also be served as a canapé for a cocktail party .

In a pan heat 2 tbs of butter / margarine  and 3/4 of a cup of weak black coffee until the shortening has melted , then slowly bring to the boil.
Reduce heat
Add 1/2 cup of plain flour and beat till the mixture becomes smooth and leaves the sides of the pan.
Remove the pan from the heat.
Beat 1 egg and I egg yolk together and slowly beat into the cooled coffee mixture .
When the egg and yolk are well incorporated  the paste should be smooth and shiny .
Now stir in 250gm of bacon pieces , 1/4 cup of chopped almonds , 1/2 cup of chopped parsley and 1 tsp of ground coffee , with salt and pepper to taste.
Drop teaspoonfuls into a deep fryer  of oil  and fry till golden brown  and crisp .
Drain on paper towels and serve hot with a sweet chutney.

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