Carrot Fritters

Description

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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup coarsely Grated Carrots
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• vegetable oil for deep-frying

Directions

• In a medium bowl, combine the carrot, green onion, egg, bread crumbs, salt and pepper.

In a large skillet, heat 1 inch of oil until it registers 375° on a deep-fat thermometer or until very hot.

Being careful not to crowd the pan, drop the fritter mixture into the oil by tablespoons,

Fry for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer the fritters to paper towels and drain.

Yields about 10 fritters.