Bill's Mozzarella and Basil Fritters

Made these the other day and I think they are fantastic. Based on a recipe of William Granger. These are best served with you own fresh made Italian tomato sauce along with some basil leaves and rocket salad

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 500  g mozzarella cheese
• 200  g  grated parmesan cheese
• 2  cloves crushed garlic
• 1⁄2 cup  of shredded basil
• 2  lightly beaten eggs
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  lemon, zest of
•  freshly grated  salt and black pepper
•  olive oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Place all the ingredients except the oil into a bowl and mix well to combine.
2. Shape the mixture into 12 small patties and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour.
3. Heat the oil in a large non-stick fry pan on medium high heat and fry the fritters for a few minutes on each side until they are nice golden colour.
4. Drain on paper towel and keep warm in a low oven while cooking the remaining fritters.