Battered Courgette with Garlic Alioli
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Ingredients
- 3 large courgettes, sliced
- 120 g plain flour
- 150 ml whole milk
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 egg yolks
- 150 ml olive oil
- 500 ml vegetable oil for frying
Method
- 1
Blitz the garlic and egg yolks together, then with the motor running add the olive oil in a thin, steady stream until thick and glossy. Season the alioli well.
- 2
Whisk the flour and milk together to a smooth, thin batter.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan to 180C. Dip the courgette slices in the batter and fry in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp.
- 4
Drain on kitchen paper and season with salt.
- 5
Serve hot with the garlic alioli for dipping.

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