Asparagus Fritters

Name: Asparagus Fritters
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 cup plain flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely sliced; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; 2 cups asparagus, blanched and cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup plain flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup fresh chives, finely sliced
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
2 cups asparagus, blanched and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

1

Mix the first six ingredients in a bowl to make a batter.
2

Just before frying, fold in chives, dill and asparagus.
3

Heat a heavy bottomed pan with 1/4 inch of oil.
4

Test a drop of batter in the oil - if it sizzles it is ready.
5

Using two spoons, drop a dollop of the mix into the oil, bringing it together into a round shape.
6

Enjoy !