Kumara and prawn fritters

makes 16
Jan Bilton
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Jan Bilton

Food writer and cookbook author.

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Add chopped chilli to increase the heat, if preferred.

Ingredients

1 mediumOrange kumara, peeled and shredded (Main)
250 gRaw prawns, shelled, coarsely chopped (Main)
1Large egg, lightly beaten
3 TbspSelf raising flour
3 TbspCoriander, finely chopped
1Kaffir lime, finely grated rind only, or use rind of a Tahitian lime
1 TbspLime juice, or lemon juice
¼ cupMilk, use up to ½ cup, use coconut milk if preferred
1 dashRice bran oil, for frying

Directions

  1. Combine all the ingredients — except the oil — seasoning to taste with salt and pepper and adding enough milk or coconut milk to combine.
  2. Heat the rice bran oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add tablespoons of the mixture in batches, cooking for 1-2 minutes each side on medium heat. Remove and keep warm in the oven while cooking the remainder.
  3. Great served with chilli sauce or sour cream.

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