Battered Pickled Onions and Gherkins

Ingredients

• 300 g jarred pickled onions
• 200 g large gherkins
• 150 g plain flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 200 ml sparkling water
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 700 ml sunflower oil
• 1 tsp sea salt flakes

Method

1. 1

   Drain pickled onions and gherkins thoroughly on kitchen paper until very dry.

2. 2

   Whisk flour, baking powder and smoked paprika together. Pour in sparkling water and whisk to a light, airy batter. Season.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a deep saucepan to 180°C.

4. 4

   Dip onions and gherkin slices in batter and fry in small batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crisp.

5. 5

   Drain on kitchen paper, sprinkle with sea salt and serve immediately as a side or snack.