Green Pea And Ricotta Fritters

Submitted by Karin...

"These are simply delicious! I serve them with slices of roasted lamb sitting on a bed of spinach, mashed potato, roasted tomatoes and basil pesto. Gorgeous!!"

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 12 Pea And Ricotta Fritters
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 250 g frozen peas
• 250 g ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper

• TEMPURA BATTER

• 115 g plain flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 250 ml ice water

directions

1. Mix the batter ingredients together.
2. It should be lumpy, giving you a lighter batter.
3. Cook peas in boiling salted water.
4. Puree using blender or food processor.
5. Add the ricotta cheese and chopped fresh thyme.
6. Mix well.
7. Add some grated Parmesan cheese and stir in.
8. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
9. Refrigerate mixture until set.
10. Roll the pea and ricotta cheese mixture into small balls, allowing 3 per person/portion.
11. Dust with flour.
12. Dip into tempura batter and deep fry until lightly golden in colour.