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24 July 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

A simple Portuguese snack made by coating fresh green beans in a light batter and frying them. The name means “little fish from the garden,” and this recipe is considered a Portuguese precursor to tempura.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Blanch the beans

5 min

Blanch the beans in boiling water over medium heat for 3–4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

2

Make the batter

8 min

Whisk the flour, water, egg, and salt into a thin batter.

3

Fry the beans

10 min

Coat the beans in the batter and fry in oil over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, until golden.

4

Serve

Season with salt and serve hot.

Reminder

Best eaten fresh; the crisp texture is lost if they sit, and reheating is not recommended.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
220 kcalCalories
5 gProtein
24 gCarbohydrate
12 gFat
3 gFiber
2 gSugar
320 mgSodium
1.5 gSaturated Fat
Protein 9% Carbohydrate 43% Fat 48%
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