Roast Lamb Fritters

Great for kids

I grew up on a sheep farm, and used to look forward to these Monday night fritters even more than Sunday’s roast lamb. You can make them with diced, cooked chicken, duck or pork; potatoes and left-over peas (although there never seem to be any leftover peas). For vegetarians, make them with sweet red peppers and add some grated leftover Cheddar or Parmesan.


Ingredients show imperial units

Serves 4
  • 100g plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • A good pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 2 eggs , separated
  • 150ml milk
  • 300g diced roast lamb
  • 2 tablespoons parsley , chopped
  • Sea salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. To make the batter, sift the flour, baking powder and cayenne into a bowl. Add the egg yolks and lightly mix, then slowly add the milk, beating with a wooden spoon until smooth. Beat the egg whites until peaky, and fold into the batter.
  2. Add the lamb, parsley, sea salt and pepper to the batter, tossing well.
  3. Heat half the oil in a non-stick fry pan until hot, and drop 4 separate tablespoonfuls of the batter into the pan. Turn the heat to low. When holes appear on top of the batter, turn and cook the other side for 3 or 4 mins until golden. Keep the fritters warm. Add remaining oil and make four more fritters. These go well with tomato ketchup.
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Comments on this recipe

  • LAUREL

    Great use of left over lamb, had not thought of using left overs this way, i usually make a lamb irish stew.
    Thankyou.

    Posted on 06 Apr 2008 at 22:09
  • Polisonne

    Delicious, and the kids loved helping to make (and eat) these. Thanks for the great idea.

    Posted on 14 Jun 2008 at 12:13
  • Amy

    I made this using some leftover lamb chops - trimmed off the fat & bone - very yummy. Pleased the whole family :)

    Posted on 21 Jun 2008 at 09:16
  • Sally Calligan

    My husband and I loved this, it is a truly unique recipe for an American.

    Posted on 11 Nov 2008 at 18:40
  • lynda sharples

    I add the leftover roast veg and steamed veggies chopped finely....yum

    Posted on 14 Jun 2009 at 07:53

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