Herbed Ricotta Fritters

1. 1

   Place ricotta in a sieve over a medium bowl.

2. 2

   Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow excess moisture to drain from ricotta.

3. 3

   Drain, wash and dry bowl.

4. 4

   Spoon ricotta into the bowl.

5. 5

   Add egg yolks.

6. 6

   Mix until well combined.

7. 7

   Add flour, herbs and 1 1/2 cups parmesan.

8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Stir until well combined.

10. 10

    Preheat oven to 160C Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

11. 11

    Using 1 heaped tablespoon of mixture per fritter, cook fritters in batches of 4, turning often with a metal spoon, for 3 minutes or until golden.

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    Transfer to a wire rack over a baking tray.

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    Keep warm in oven while cooking the remaining fritters.

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    Place fritters on a plate.

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    Sprinkle with remaining parmesan.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

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    Serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.