Mennonite Tomato Fritters
- 1 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 2 tbsp. fresh basil, minced
- 1 tbsp. parsley, minced
- 1 egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ¾ tsp. salt
- 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, drained
- 1 tbsp. onions, minced
- ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, basil and salt.
- Cut tomatoes into ½ inch pieces and drain further on a paper towel.
- Add them to the flour mixture along with onion, parsley and Worcestershire sauce, but do not mix in. In small bowl, beat egg and add it to the flour-tomato mixture.
- Blend lightly with a fork. Heat oil (about ¼ inch) in fry pan.
- Drop the batter by tablespoons into hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Keep fritters warm in oven until serving. Serves 4 - 6.
Recipe by Amish 365 at https://www.amish365.com/amish-cook-summer-recipe-series-part-ii-homemade-hot-bacon-dressing-chicken-loaf-peas-mennonite-tomato-frittersand-mocha-ice-cream/
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