Batter-Fried Capers

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse salted capers, if using, and soak in cold water to cover by 3 inches 30 minutes (to remove excess salt).
2. 2
   In a small bowl whisk together flour, beer, and salt.
3. 3
   Let mixture stand 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Drain capers and dry well.
5. 5
   Stir capers into batter.
6. 6
   In a small saucepan heat 1 inch oil over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375F.
7. 7
   With a slotted spoon remove capers, about 10 at a time, from batter.
8. 8
   With fingers carefully drop coated capers into oil and fry until golden, about 1 minute.
9. 9
   With another slotted spoon transfer capers as fried to paper towels to drain.
10. 10
    (Batter-fried capers will stay crisp, uncovered, at room temperature 1 day.)