Fluffy Pumpkin Feta Fritters Food

PUMPKIN AND FETA FRITTERS

Steps:

• Mix the pumpkin, herbs, green onion, feta, flour, egg, salt and pepper in a bowl Heat the oil in a pan.
• Spoon the pumpkin mixture into the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.

FLUFFY PUMPKIN-FETA FRITTERS

Steps:

• Cut the pumpkin in half, scoop out the goop (and reserve the seeds to bake later!).
• Roast the pumpkin at 375 F for about an hour.
• Scoop out the cooked pumpkin and mash or puree.
• Add the egg yolks to the mashed pumpkin.
• Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the egg whites until they are foamy and form soft peaks.
• Fold the egg white into the pumpkin, and mix in the remaining ingredients.
• Spray a large pan with cooking spray.
• Over medium heat, drop a spoonful of the pumpkin mixture into the pan. One spoonful will create a 2-3 inch fritter. To make your life easier, cook no more than four fritters at once.
• After approximately 2 minutes, flip the fritter.
• After 2 minutes on the second side, set aside.
• Continue with the remaining batter until you're done!

POTATO FETA FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, place the potato, feta, egg, green onions, dill lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper.
• Mix until well combined.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours until firm.
• Using hands, roll the mixture into golf-ball-size fritters, and flatten slightly.
• Dredge lightly in flour, using a small sieve.
• Heat olive oil in a large frying pan.
• Cook fritters in batches for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
• Drain on paper towel and serve immediately.
• Garnish with extra dill and lemon.

CARIBBEAN PUMPKIN FRITTERS

Steps:

• Mix together pumpkin, sugar, flour, nutmeg, salt, baking powder and egg. Mix well.
• Heat shallow amount of oil in a frying pan.
• Drop mixture by tablespoon-full into hot oil and fry over medium-low heat until golden brown on each side.
• Remove from pan and drain on paper towel.
• Dust with Confectioner's Sugar for a sweeter dish!

PERUVIAN PICARONES (PUMPKIN FRITTERS)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the lukewarm water and stir to dissolve.
• Add the sugar, egg, pumpkin, and salt; combine thoroughly.
• Add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough becomes too stiff to beat with a wooden spoon.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead in enough of the remaining flour to prevent the dough from sticking to your fingers.
• Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes).
• Shape it into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
• Punch down the dough and tear off pieces, shaping into doughnut-like rings, about 3 inches in diameter.
• Heat about 1-inch of oil in a deep skillet and fry the fritters for about 5 minutes, turning them once, until crisp and golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with warm maple syrup.
• Makes 12 servings.