Chaya Fritters.

Chaya Fritters on a Chaya Leaf.
Chaya Fritters on a Chaya Leaf.
Spicy Pork Ginger Cakes with Paddy Straw Mushrooms. Served with Chaya Fritters and Grapefruit.
Spicy Pork Ginger Cakes with Paddy Straw Mushrooms. Served with Chaya Fritters and Grapefruit.

Take:

10 to 12 chaya leaves, finely chopped

and add:

100g of wheat flour

salt to taste

add enough water to the fritter mixture to obtain the consistency of sour cream.

Heat up a wok with:

vegetable oil, 5cm in depth to 200c (400F)

and use a tablespoon to drop batter into the hot oil.  Fry about 5 to 6 fritters at a time for about 3 to 5 minutes each time.  Drain on paper towels.

Can be eaten as a snack or served with Spicy Pork Ginger Cakes and Grapefruit.

If you don’t have Chaya, any other green leafy spinach-like vegetable can be used instead.

 

Serves 2.

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