BIG ZUU’S BIG BANG BROCCOLI

BROCCOLI, BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT

“You know anything that’s called ‘Big Bang’ is going to be peng,” says telly presenter and rapper Big Zuu.

“I love broccoli, but when it’s deep-fried and covered in sauce with extra sprinkles around the side, I sometimes feel myself becoming the broccoli. Love you, brocc.”

INGREDIENTS

(SERVES 2)

1.5l vegetable oil, for deep-frying (if using a saucepan; if using a deepfat fryer follow manufacturer’s instructions for oil)

2 large eggs, beaten

½ tsp Chinese five spice 60g cornflour 100g broccoli or tenderstem florets 60g panko breadcrumbs Flaky sea salt

For the dipping sauce: 100g mayonnaise 1tbsp hoisin sauce 1tsp crispy chilli oil 1tbsp sriracha

To garnish:

2 spring onions, sliced

1 red chilli, sliced

METHOD

1. Preheat the oil in a deep-fat fryer to 180°C or heat the oil in a deep saucepan over a medium–high heat to 180°C.

2. Mix all the dipping sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.

3. Beat the eggs, five spice and twothirds of the cornflour together to form a smooth batter. Season with a pinch of salt.

4. When the oil is hot, working in batches, first toss the broccoli in the remaining cornflour, then coat in the batter and then toss in the breadcrumbs to lightly coat.

Carefully place in the oil. Fry for one minute, turning if necessary, until the breadcrumbs are golden.

5. Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen paper.

6. Season with flaky sea salt, garnish with the spring onions and chilli and serve with the dipping sauce.