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File in: Cheese/eggs, Appetizer

Gutap - Deep Fried Herb Fritters

Makes 48 fritters

  • 10 tbsp. chopped scallions
  • 3 tbsp. chopped parsley
  • 3 tbsp. chopped dill
  • 1.25 tsp. salt (divided)
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup lukewarm water
  • 8 tbsp. unsalted butter

Combine herbs and toss together with salt and pepper. Cut butter into small pieces and chill until the dough is ready.

Put flour in mixing bowl. Make a well in center. Put the water, salt and 1 Tbs. of butter into the well and slowly stir the flour into the other ingredients until well mixed. Beat vigorously with a large spoon until a firm dough is formed. Gather into a ball and on a lightly floured surface roll out into a rectangle, about 8” x 9”. Brush dough with the other Tbs. of butter and fold into quarters. Roll dough out again as thin as possible and cut into 48 squares.

Place a tsp. of herb filling and a bit of butter on each square. Draw up the corners and pinch firmly together to enclose the filling. Pour about 4” of oil into a deep-frying saucepan and heat to 375. Fry 10 – 12 fritters at a time for 3 – 4 min. or until crisp and golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel. Serve right away.