Deep-Fried Chilli

• 4 Medium chillies
• Vegetable oil for deep-frying
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper

Cut the chillies in half, remove the stalks and seeds and slice thinly. Heat the oil to 170°C in a heavy-based saucepan. Add the sliced chillies and cook until crisp, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and lift the chillies out of the oil using a slotted spoon. Drain on kitchen paper to absorb excess oil. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. When the oil has cooled, pass