Crispy Malanga Fritters

Ingredients

Vegetable oil

for frying

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Baking powder

1/2 teaspoon

All-purpose flour

1/2 cup

Egg

1, beaten

Cilantro

1/4 cup, finely chopped

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Onion

1/2, finely chopped

Malanga

2 cups, peeled and grated

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, add the grated malanga, chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro. Mix until well combined.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
3. Gradually pour the egg mixture into the malanga mixture, stirring continuously until the ingredients are well incorporated.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. The oil should be about 1-inch deep for optimal frying.
5. Drop heaping tablespoons of the malanga mixture into the hot oil and use the back of the spoon to flatten each fritter slightly. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.
6. Fry the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side, until they turn a beautiful golden brown and become crispy.
7. Using a slotted spoon, remove the fritters from the pan and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
8. Serve the malanga fritters hot, ideally with a tangy dipping sauce like a homemade cilantro lime sauce or a spicy aioli. Enjoy as an appetizer, snack or side dish.