Artichoke Fritters
Excellent served with aged balsamic vinagrette for dipping.
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 lb artichoke hearts, cooked and diced
4 large eggs, separated
1 tsp baking powder
3 medium green onions, chopped
1 tbs grated lemon peel
1/2 cup flour
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
1 tbs cornstarch
4 cups peanut oil
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place artichoke hearts in a large bowl.
2. Stir in egg yolks and baking powder, then add green onion and fold in lemon peel.
3. Mix in flour, salt and pepper. Separately, beat egg whites and cornstarch together until peaks form.
4. Fold egg white mixture into artichoke mixture.
5. Heat oil to 360F. Using a tbs, drop half-dollar-sized dollops of artichoke batter into oil.
6. Fry until golden brown. Remove fritters using a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Serves: 6