Savory Pumpkin fritters (Fritturi tal-qargha hamrar)
 
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Make sure to slice the pumpkin thinly and cover with a lid when cooking to make sure the pumpkin cooks. I used butternut squash but any pumpkin can be used. Just make them into enough pieces that you can dip easily into the beaten egg and flour. You can easily turn this into a sweet dish by omitting the sage and thyme, and replacing with cinnamon. Delicious!
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Cuisine: Maltese
Ingredients
  • 300 grams pumpkin sliced thinly
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • Two cups flour (I used wholemeal flour but plain flour can be used)
  • Two tablespoons chopped sage
  • Two tablespoons chopped thyme
  • Olive oil for frying
  • Salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. In one bowl place the beaten eggs, sage, thyme and seasoning.
  2. In another bowl add the flour.
  3. Take a piece of pumpkin and dip into the egg and then place into the flour.
  4. Fry on medium heat in olive oil for five minutes on each side (You should be able to fry about five pieces at a time).
  5. Serve warm as an appetizer or as a side dish.
Recipe by A Maltese Mouthful at https://www.amaltesemouthful.com/savory-pumpkin-fritters-fritturi-tal-qara-ahmar/