FRIED-Mario Batali's Spring Onion Fritelle - 4 Points

By Unblond1

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
• 1/2 cup Seltzer Water (chilled)
• 1/4 Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano (shredded on the zester)
• Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper to taste
• 2 Bunches Spring Onions or Scallions (whites and about 2 inches of greens sliced)
• 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Zest of 1/2 Lemon

Preparation

Step 1

* In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, seltzer water, cheese, lemon zest and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk well to combine. Cover, and let rest in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
* Remove the batter from the fridge and stir in the spring onions.
* In a 12-to-14 inch cast iron or nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat and drop tablespoons of batter into the hot oil to make 2-inch pancakes. Cook until golden brown on the first side, then flip to brown on the other side. Once they are cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer the fritelle to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
* Sprinkle with salt to taste, serve immediately.