east coast - quohaugh or bar clam fritters

2 Pinches
Beautiful Shore Country, NB
Updated on May 25, 2021

Enjoying the bounty of the ocean. Learning new ways to use the clams that I have been digging up... This is really good, I hope you will enjoy.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Deep Fry
yield 4 - 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 - 2 1/2 cups clams, minced, reserve juice
  • oil or fat for frying
  • sprinkle sea salt

How To Make east coast - quohaugh or bar clam fritters

  • Step 1
    Heat your oil to 350 - 360 degrees.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl sift the dry ingredients together.
  • Step 3
    Now combine to the dry ingredients, the milk and clam juice and stir until a smooth batter is achieved.
  • Step 4
    Next gently fold in the clams, making sure to mix well.
  • Step 5
    Drop the batter from a large spoon into the hot fat and fry for about a minute or until it is golden brown on all sides.
  • Step 6
    Remove from fryer, drain and sprinkle with a pinch or two of sea salt.
  • Step 7
    This makes a great snack, it is lovely served with slices of lemon and a choice of red seafood sauce or tarter sauce.

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Ingredient: Seafood
Method: Deep Fry
Culture: Canadian

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