Asparagus Fritters

By á-2421

Ingredients

• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup chives, finely sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 2 cups asparagus, blanched, chopped into 1 inch pieces
• oil for cooking
• lemon wedges to garnish

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

In medium bowl, mix first 6 ingredients to make batter. Just before frying, fold in chives, dill and asparagus. Heat heavy bottomed pan with 1/4 inch oil. Test drop batter in oil. It it sizzles, oil is ready. Using 2 spoons, drop dollop of batter into oil, bringing together in a round shape. Serve with lemon wedges.