Welsh Cockle Cakes Recipe

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   Put cockles into a large saucepan with salted or possibly sea-water to cover, bring to the boil for about 3 min or possibly till they are open.

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   Don't continue cooking once the shells open for it can make them rubbery.

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   Leave till cold sufficient to handle.

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   To make the batter: Put the flour into a basin, add in the salt and the oil, then stir in the beaten egg yolk and the water.

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   Beat with a beater till smooth.

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   Don't be alarmed if the batter seems thick for which is as it should be.

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   Leave in a cold place to let the air in.

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   Then remove the cockles from their shells with a sharp knife.

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   Beat the egg white till stiff, and fold into the batter.

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    Heat up the oil till just under smoking, dip either one cockle or possibly two together into the batter, drop into the warm oil with a spoon and fry till golden brown on all sides.

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    Drain on absorbent paper.

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    If lightly fried (till just colored), they can be reheated without loss of taste or possibly any lessening in the crispness of the batter.

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