Christmas Ham and pea fritters Recipe

Christmas Ham and pea fritters Recipe

Christmas Ham and pea fritters Recipe

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Ingredients of Christmas Ham and pea fritters Recipe

200g (1 1/4 cups) fresh peas

100g (1 cup) diced leg ham

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 quantity basic fritter batter (see related recipe)

1 1/2 tbs olive oil

Description of Christmas Ham and pea fritters Recipe

Cook peas in a medium saucepan of salted boiling water for 5 minutes or until bright green and tender (see microwave tip). Drain. Refresh under cold running water.

Kid's task: Add ham, onion and half the peas to the fritter batter. Use a fork to mash the remaining peas in a small bowl and add to the batter. Stir until just combined.

Heat 2 tsp of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Spoon 2 tbs of the fritter batter into the pan. Repeat to make 3 more fritters, spaced about 5cm apart. Cook for 3 minutes or until golden underneath and bubbles appear on the surface. Turn and cook for a further 3 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to a warm plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter and oil in 2 more batches to make 12 fritters.

Notes & tips for Christmas Ham and pea fritters Recipe

You can make these fritters 15 minutes before serving.

You will need 500g fresh peas for this recipe.

Diced ham is available from most supermarkets.

Microwave tip: Wash the peas and place in a freezer bag, adjusting until they are 2-3 deep when the bag is laid flat. Twist opening to close. Cook on High/800watts/100% for 1 1/2-2 minutes or until bright green and tender.

Christmas Ham and pea fritters Recipe

Preparation Time 10 minutes/Cooking Time 25 minutes

Makes 12

Source - taste.com.au