Uruguayan Crunchy Pecorino Fritters
A crispy, savory snack inspired by Uruguayan cuisine, made with crunchy vegetables and pecorino cheese.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup 1 cup crunchy vegetablessuch as carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers
- ●1/2 cup 1/2 cup all-purpose flourfor frying
- ●1/4 cup 1/4 cup grated pecorino cheesefor flavor
- ●1/4 cup 1/4 cup butter, meltedfor frying
- ●1 1 eggfor binding
- ●0.5 tsp 1/2 teaspoon saltfor seasoning
- ●0.25 tsp 1/4 teaspoon black pepperfor seasoning
Instructions
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1. In a bowl, combine crunchy vegetables, flour, pecorino cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
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2. Add the melted butter and mix well.
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3. Beat the egg in a separate bowl and add it to the vegetable mixture.
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4. Mix everything together until a dough forms.
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5. Heat about 1-2 inches of oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
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6. When the oil is hot, use a spoon to drop small balls of the dough into the oil.
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7. Fry the fritters until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
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8. Remove the fritters from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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9. Serve the fritters hot and enjoy!
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10. Optional: Serve with a side of your favorite dipping sauce.