Parsnip and Pear Fritters

Charmaine Lu -

  • 250g grated parsnip
  • 2 pears, 1 grated, 1 sliced
  • 100g grated white potatoes
  • 50g thinly sliced shallots
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1 egg
  • 40g plain flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 7g chopped basil leaves
  • 300ml veg oil, for frying
  • Mix the parsnips, pears, potatoes and shallots, and season with salt. Drain in a colander for 15 mins, then squeeze the excess liquid from the mixture and transfer to a bowl. Add the flour, egg, baking powder and basil, and mix well to make a firm batter.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan until sizzling, then fry tablespoons of the batter and flatten gently with a spatula. Cook for 2 mins on each side or until crisp and golden, then drain on kitchen paper and serve with soured cream.
20 mins
Makes 12