Name: Sardine fritters
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 x 110g cans sardines in oil, drained, chopped; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup (35g) fresh breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley; 2 tablespoon grated mozzarella; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; rice bran oil, to deep-fry; lemon wedges, to serve

Sardine fritters

If you're looking to try something a little different, then give these fritters a go. They're made with good old-fashioned cans of sardines in oil and will on the table in 10 minutes flat! Also great as finger food at a party.

Makes 12 Item

Prep

Cook

Total

10M

Ingredients

2 x 110g cans sardines in oil, drained, chopped

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1/2 cup (35g) fresh breadcrumbs

1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

2 tablespoon grated mozzarella

2 garlic cloves, crushed

rice bran oil, to deep-fry

lemon wedges, to serve

Method

1.Combine sardines, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, mozzarella and garlic in a large bowl and season to taste.

2.Heat oil in a large saucepan, until a cube of bread sizzles on contact. Cook tablespoons of sardine mixture, in batches, for 1 minute each side or until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towel.

3.Serve fritters with lemon wedges.

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