Asparagus Fritters

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup plain flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 2 cups asparagus, blanched and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 mix the first six ingredients in a bowl to make a batter.
• 2 just before frying, fold in chives, dill and asparagus.
• 3 heat a heavy bottomed pan with 1/4 inch of oil.
• 4 test a drop of batter in the oil - if it sizzles it is ready.
• 5 using two spoons, drop a dollop of the mix into the oil, bringing it together into a round shape.
• 6 enjoy !