Tomato Fritters
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2 tbs. tomato paste
3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and
pureed (about 3/4 c.), or
3/4 c. canned tomato puree
1/2 c. + 2 tbs. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. EACH: sugar, baking powder
1/4 tsp. EACH: salt, worcestershire sauce
1/2 c. Gruyere cheese, grated
1 egg, lightly beaten
Vegetable oil for frying
In a bowl, combine tomato paste and
tomato puree. Set aside. In a mixing bowl,
sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Stir in tomato mixture, cheese, egg and
worcestershire sauce; mix well. Fill a
frying pan with oil a quarter of an inch deep.
Heat to moderately high temperature,
then drop in batter in heaping tablespoons.
Fry for about 20 sec. on each side, until golden.
Do not let oil get too hot, or fritters
will brown on the outside without
completely cooking on the inside.
(Test one first, and adjust heat if necessary).
Drain on paper towels.
Serve with Irish bacon and maple syrup.
Serves 4.
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