Crispy Pea Fritters
by Tavolino
Quick and crispy fritters made from frozen peas and shredded cheese, served with a refreshing lemon yogurt sauce. A perfect, pantry-friendly meal for busy days.
Ingredients
- flour 35 g
- cornstarch 35 g
- baking powder 0.5 tsp
- garlic powder 0.5 tsp
- salt 0.5 tsp
- black pepper 0.25 tsp
- egg 1 large
- milk 30 ml
- frozen peas 300 g
- shredded cheese 115 g
- green onion 50 g
- olive oil 60 ml
- plain yogurt 120 g
- lemon juice 10 ml
- extra virgin olive oil 10 ml
- garlic 1 clove
- salt and pepper 1 pinch
Preparation
- 1
Mix 120 g yogurt, 10 ml lemon juice, 10 ml extra virgin olive oil, and 1 clove grated garlic in a bowl.
- 2
Season the yogurt sauce with a pinch of salt and pepper and set aside to let flavors meld.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk 35 g flour, 35 g cornstarch, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp garlic powder, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
- 4
Add 1 large egg and 30 ml milk to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- 5
Fold 300 g frozen peas, 115 g shredded cheese, and 50 g sliced green onion into the batter.
- 6
Heat 60 ml olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- 7
Scoop 3 tbsp of the mixture into the pan for each fritter.
- 8
Flatten each mound with a spatula to about 1.5 cm thickness.
- 9
Cook for 1.5 minutes until the underside is golden brown.
- 10
Flip the fritters and cook for another 1.5 minutes until crispy.
- 11
Transfer the finished fritters to a paper towel-lined tray.
- 12
Repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter.
- 13
Serve the hot fritters with the prepared lemon yogurt dipping sauce.