Cheese Fritters

Ingredients
1 pint milk
1/4 tsp asafoetida
1 bay leaf
1 clove
125g semolina
125g finely grated cheese
1/2 tsp mustard powder
1 beaten egg
toasted breadcrumbs
salt and pepper
oil for shallow frying

Method
1. Mix asafoetida with a little milk, then whisk into the full pint, add the bay leaf and clove and bring to the boil - remove from the heat, cover and leave for 10-15 minutes, then remove the bay leaf and clove.
2. Reboil the milk and sprinkle in the semolina - simmer until thick (about 5 minutes).
3. Remove from the heat and beat in the cheese, mustard and salt / pepper.
4. Spread the mixture over an oiled dish to the depth of about 1cm - smooth top and leave until cold and solidified.
5. Cut into pieces, coat with egg and breadcrumbs and shallow fry until crisp and golden.  Drain well.

Status
Untried