Fig Fritters

Bunuelos de Higos (Fig Fritters)

Yield: 24

24 firm ripe figs
2 eggs, separated
5/8 cup milk
1 tbsp oil
1 pinch salt
Grated lemon rind
4 1/2 ozs flour
1 tbsp granulated sugar
Oil for frying

Wash & dry the figs
If they are large, halve or quarter them

In a bowl beat the egg yolks with the milk, oil, salt & lemon rind
Stir in the flour & sugar & combine well
Refrigerate the batter for 2 hrs

Beat the egg whites until stiff & fold them into the batter
Dip the figs into the batter & fry them in deep, hot oil until golden brown
Drain briefly on paper or paper towels & sprinkle with sugar

NOTE: Apricots, bananas & other fruit can be prepared in the same way

Topics: Deserts

 

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