Spiced Potato and White Turnip Fritters

Prep time: 20 min | Cook time: 15 min

super easy

| Makes up to 12 fritters

Almost as easy to whip up as they are to eat, these simple but substantial spiced potato and turnip (daikon) based fritters can be a starting point for a well-balanced dinner or even a quick, but hearty lunch. They are delicious accompanied with a side of salad and dipped in a sweet chilli sauce or served with some yoghurt. A squeeze of lemon juice into the yoghurt adds an extra jolt of flavour to elevate the dip! There is no end to the varieties you can make with this basic fritter recipe, so do feel free to experiment with the kind of spices and potatoes you enjoy the most.
These fritters can be made in large batches, frozen, then reheated whenever you feel like eating them. Let me tell you, on a day when you are hungry and out of ideas for what to make for yourself or your family, these flavourful fritters will be a welcome surprise!

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Ingredients

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½ medium white turnip (daikon)
3 medium russet potatoes
½ red onion, roughly chopped
½ cup plain flour or tapioca flour (gluten-free option)
2 teaspoons ground cumin powder
1 teaspoon ground smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Large handful fresh coriander, stems removed, roughly chopped
Neutral oil or extra-virgin olive oil for cooking

Directions

1.
Prepare the turnip and potatoes by peeling and grating them on the large holes of a box grater. Ensure that you take the time to squeeze out as much moisture from the potatoes and turnips as possible using your hands or in a clean kitchen towel to absorb all the excess moisture. This will allow the fritters to form and adopt its crispy, delicate texture.
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Thoroughly combine all the ingredients, except the oil, in a large bowl. Stir the ingredients together and thoroughly combine. If on the stickier side, sprinkle in more flour until the mixture can be easily scooped out and formed.
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3.
Add oil to a large, wide pan and turn the heat to medium. Once the oil is hot, scoop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot pan and lightly press them down into discs. Make sure to leave some space between each fritter.
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4.
Once they start to brown on the one side, carefully turn them over and cook until they are golden brown all over.
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5.
Place the cooked fritters on a large plate lined with kitchen paper. Repeat the cooking process with the rest of the mixture.
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6.
Serve with a sauce or a dip of your choice!
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7.
Store leftover fritters in an airtight container for a few days, or freeze them by placing them on a baking sheet or parchment paper, then popping them into the freezer for 1 to 2 hours to firm. Then transfer them into an airtight, freezer-friendly container or bag.
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