Spicy Fried Cilantro Leaves


INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup corn flour
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt plus extra for garnish
Pinch of white pepper
Zest of 1 lime grated finely and dried
2 egg whites
1 cup corn oil
About a handful of fresh cilantro leaves with a bit of stem
1 jalapeño peppers sliced
Half of a lime

PREPARATION

Heat oil in a medium fry pan on medium high heat.Mix the flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, white pepper and lime zest in a medium mixing bowl until combined very well. Beat egg whites in a separate bowl. Dip one sprig of fresh herbs at a time and then the sliced jalapeños in the egg white and the flour making sure the egg white and the flour get all over the herbs and jalapeños. Then, drop them into the hot oil. Cook them flipping often until they are golden brown. Place on paper towels to catch oil and sprinkle with salt and lime juice. Serve over guacamole, on top of tacos or over a grilled chipotle flank steak