Hot Parsnip Fritters on Baby Spinach Recipe

Ingredients

  • parsnips - 2, large

  • baby spinach leaves - 120g, washed and dried

  • plain flour - 120g

  • sherry vinegar - 2 tbsp

  • milk - 135ml

  • egg - 1, separated

  • olive oil - 3 tbsp

  • oil - for deep frying

  • walnut oil - 2 tbsp

  • cayenne pepper

  • ground black pepper and salt

  • walnuts - 2 tbsp, chopped

Method

  • Wash and peel the parsnips, cook it in a pan of boiling salted water, simmer for 15 minutes until tender but not in the least mushy. Drain, cool and cut diagonally into small pieces.

  • Put the flour in a bowl and make a well in the center, pour the egg yolk into the well and mix in with a fork.

  • Add the milk while continuing mix in the flour. Season with cayenne pepper, black pepper and salt, beat the mixture until the batter is smooth.

  • Mix the oils and vinegar, add the spinach leave into the bowl, season with pepper and salt.

  • Before serve, whisk the egg white to soft peaks, fold in a little of the yolk batter.

  • Toss the salad in the dressing, arrange the leaves on a plate and scatter with walnut.

  • Heat the oil in a pan, dip the parsnip slices in batter and fry until puffy and golden, drain. Finally arrange the fritters on top of the salad leaves. Serves 4.

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