Abalone and sweet potato fritters

Recipe by: Jen Risk

INGREDIENTS

• Diced abalone
• Optional abalone roe from trimmings
• 75g  grated sweet potato
• 1 tbsp chopped chives
• 1/2 beaten egg
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1/2 cup self raising flour
• Pinch of salt
• Grapeseed oil to fry
• Lemon wedges to serve

METHOD

1. Mix the egg, flour, and half the milk togethor. Add the abalone, abalone roe (mash with a fork before adding), sweet potato, salt and chives. Add more milk if the batter is too stiff.
2. Pour 1cm depth of oil into a heavy base pan. Heat oil over a moderate heat. Once hot, spoon the mixture by tablespoonful into the oil. Cook until golden, 3-4 minutes per side.
3. Drain on paper towel, then salt and serve hot with lemond wedges.