east coast - quohaugh or bar clam fritters
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.
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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
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Step 1Heat your oil to 350 - 360 degrees.
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Step 2In a large bowl sift the dry ingredients together.
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Step 3Now combine to the dry ingredients, the milk and clam juice and stir until a smooth batter is achieved.
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Step 4Next gently fold in the clams, making sure to mix well.
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Step 5Drop 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.
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Step 6Remove from fryer, drain and sprinkle with a pinch or two of sea salt.
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Step 7This 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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