Mario Batali's Spring Onion Fritelle

Spruce up your dinner with this side!

skill level

Easy

time

30-60min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

Dinner is about more than just the main course, it's about the sides also. Try this one and see why. Calories per Serving: 150

things you'll need.

ingredients

1 cup All-Purpose Flour
2 tablespoon Baking Powder
1 cup Seltzer Water (chilled)
1/2 Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano (grated)
Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper to taste
4 Bunches Spring Onions or Scallions (whites and about 2 inches of greens sliced)
2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Zest of 1 Lemon

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step 1

ingredients 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
Zest of 1 Lemon
2 tablespoon Baking Powder
1 cup Seltzer Water (chilled)
1/2 Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano (grated)
Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper to taste

instructions In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, seltzer water, cheese, lemon zest and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk well to combine. Cover, and let rest in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
step 2

ingredients 4 Bunches Spring Onions or Scallions (whites and about 2 inches of greens sliced)

instructions Remove the batter from the fridge and stir in the spring onions.
step 3

ingredients 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

instructions In a 12-to-14 inch cast iron or nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat and drop tablespoons of batter into the hot oil to make 2-inch pancakes. Cook until golden brown on the first side, then flip to brown on the other side. Once they are cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer the fritelle to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
step 4

ingredients Salt

instructions Sprinkle with salt to taste, serve immediately.
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