Papaya Fritters

From Virgin Islands Cooking. A slightly unripe papaya, whose skin is greenish-yellow or greenish-orange is best for making papaya fritters

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 8 fritters

Ingredients

• 1  cup self-rising flour
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons sugar
• 1  cup papaya, peeled and cut into cubes
•  oil, for frying

Directions

1. Combine flour, milk, egg and sugar. Then stir in papaya. (do not use electric mixer).
2. Drop by teaspoonfuls into hot oil.
3. Cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
4. Drain on paper towels.
5. Fritters can also be cooked on a griddle, like a pancake.
6. Serve hot as a snack or side dish.