Deep Fry Those Fiddlehead Ferns - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups fiddleheads, ferns (washed, cleaned, blanched)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Preparation

Wash and clean all brown spots off ferns. Trim stems.
Blanch by putting them in boiling water for 2 minutes then into ice water to stop the cooking.
Mix flour, salt and baking powder in small bowl.
Stir in oil and milk.
Beat to a smooth, creamy consistancy but do not overbeat.
Heat 1/2 cup oil in small skillet over high heat.
Dip fiddleheads in batter, then inot hot fat.
Turn over until golden brown on both sides.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve hot.