Crispy Shallot and Basil Fritters
Andrew Nutter’s Crispy Shallot and Basil Fritters
Makes 30 balls or 6 portions
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Ingredient's:
for the honey shallot relish:
1 tbsp olive oil
10 shallots, peeled and finely sliced
2 tsp runny honey
Salt & Pepper
for the fritters:
50g butter
8 shallots, chopped finely
2 cloves garlic, crushed
100g plain flour
100ml milk
100ml goats’ cheese, crumbled
8 leaves fresh basil, shredded
2 eggs, beaten
50g white breadcrumbs
vegetable oil
Method:
Start by making the relish. In a heavy based pan heat the olive oil. Add the sliced shallots and then the honey, combining well. Turn down the heat and allow to cook slowly and caramelize for approximately 15 minutes while you make the rest of the dish. Once cooked, season well.
In a small casserole pan, melt the butter and add the chopped shallots and garlic, cook on a low heat for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add 50g of the flour, mix well then cook out for 1 minute on a low heat.
Pour in the milk slowly, then add the goats’ cheese, mix well and leave to cool. Add the basil and season to taste.
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