Asparagus Fritters with Herb Salad

Name: Asparagus Fritters with Herb Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 350 g asparagus (trimmed); 185 g self-raising flour; 180 ml buttermilk; 2 free-range eggs (beaten lightly); 0.5 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves (shredded finely); 4 green onions (scallions) (sliced thinly); 20 ml olive oil; 1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 cup loosely packed fresh coriander leaves; 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves; 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves (extra); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon chardonnay vinegar; 100 g smoked cheese (shaved)

5 steps

Prep:30minCook:15min

You will need about 2 bunches of asparagus. If you can't find chardonnay vinegar, use a white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar. Use a vegetable peeler to shave the smoked cheese.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:05:08 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories448.2 kcal (22%)

Total Fat22.6 g (32%)

Carbs44.4 g (17%)

Sugars5.5 g (6%)

Protein17.1 g (34%)

Sodium848.7 mg (42%)

Fiber4.6 g (16%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

350gasparagus

trimmed

185gself-raising flour

180mlbuttermilk

2eggs

free-range, beaten lightly

½ cupfresh mint leaves

loosely packed, shredded finely

4green onions

scallions, sliced thinly

20mlolive oil

1 cupfresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

loosely packed

1 cupfresh coriander leaves

loosely packed

1 cupfresh basil leaves

loosely packed

1 cupfresh mint leaves

loosely packed, extra

2 tablespoonsolive oil

1 tablespoonchardonnay vinegar

100gsmoked cheese

shaved

Instructions

Step 1

Pour boiling water over asparagus in a medium heatproof bowl or dish; stand for 1 minute. Drain. Refresh in a bowl of iced water; drain. Cut asparagus into 1cm pieces.

Step 2

Combine flour, buttermilk, egg, shredded mint, asparagus and half the green onion in a large bowl; season well.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Spoon 1 tablespoon measurements of batter into pan; cook, in batches, for 1 minute each side or until fritters are browned and cooked through. Remove from pan; cover to keep warm.

Step 4

Place herbs, olive oil, vinegar and remaining green onion in a medium bowl; toss gently to combine. Season to taste.

Step 5

Serve fritters with salad and cheese.