Cardi Fritti (Cardoon Fritters)
This crispy fritter batter works brilliantly for many vegetables such as courgette or aubergine.
SERVES
8
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
130
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
40
MINUTES
Ingredients
1 bunch of cardoons (450g approx.)
1 lemon
oil for frying
coarse salt
For the batter:
125g plain flour
½ tsp instant yeast
good pinch of salt
200-250ml water more or less (one could use sparkling water but, in that case, use the batter immediately)
To cook the cardoons:
1 tsp salt
600ml water
1 dsp of plain flour
To serve:
flaky sea salt
lemon wedges
flat parsley
Aioli (optional)
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