July 26, 2009

They keep dragging me back in!

You ever see a recepie that sounds like something interesting and fun, Yet you know that no one you know would even be remotely interested in trying it out?

Hot and Spicy Pineapple Fritters

2 cups fresh pineapple, cut in chunks
1 habanero chile pepper, seeded and minced
5 chives, finely minced
1 onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, mashed & minced
8 green onions, minced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup milk, or more
1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
2 eggs, beaten
salt and pepper
pineapple rings, for garnish
Mix first seven ingredients; set aside.

Combine flour, milk, eggs, and salt and pepper together and beat well with an electric mixer. Cover and refrigerate for about 4 hours. After 4 hours, combine fruit with batter.

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet. Drop batter in by spoonfuls and fry for about 5 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Remove fritters and drain on paper towels. Serve cold, garnished with pineapple rings. Serves 6.

2 comments:

Tina said...

Um... yeah. Savory batter on sweet pineapple? Doesn't sound appetizing to me at all. Sorry.

Renee' B. said...

LEE HAPPY FREAKING BIRTHDAY!! HOW OLD ARE YOU BIG GUY?!! MAN TIME FLIES I SWEAR I THOUGHT WE JUST HAD YOUR BIRTHDAY!!! AND WAY TO GO ON LOSING THE WEIGHT!!