Butternut Squash Fritters
A true treat- crispy on the outside, naturally sweet and tender on the inside.
Ingredients
Fritters:
- 1 small butternut squash about 2 cups grated
- 3/4 cup plain flour
- ¾ cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 medium eggs
- 1 clove of garlic crushed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Scallions chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping:
- 1 cup crème fraiche
- Toasted caraway seeds crushed
- Chopped scallions
Instructions
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Peel the butternut squash, chop it in half lengthways and remove the seeds. Grate the squash-- you should get 2 cups of it.
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Sieve the flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Add the eggs and milk and mix well.
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Stir in the grated butternut squash, scallions, garlic and bread crumbs, and mix well.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Heat a little oil in a frying pan and add a tablespoon of the fritter batter. Press down gently with a spatula and repeat until the frying pan is full, leaving about 1 inch of space between each.
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Fry the fritters on medium heat until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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Serve immediately with creme fraiche mixed with chopped scallions add toasted, crushed caraway seeds.
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Enjoy! 😀