SAVORY FRITTERS WITH SACLÀ PITTED GREEN OLIVES

Ingredients

• Re-milled semolina flour 8.8 oz
• White wine 8.5 fl oz
• 1 egg
• Instant yeast for savory recipes 1 tbsp
• Parmesan cheese 1.8 oz
• Sweet paprika 1 tsp
• Salt 1 pinch
• Extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp
• Saclà pitted green olives 2.8 oz
• Peanut oil for frying

METHOD

• Add the flour to a mixing bowl and slowly whisk in the white wine until smooth
• Add the egg and mix until combined
• Stir in the sifted instant yeast, then season with grated Parmesan cheese, paprika, a pinch of salt and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
• Keep whisking until the batter is smooth and fully combined
• Drain the Saclà pitted green olives, slice them into rounds and fold them into the batter
• Heat about 1 inch of peanut oil in a small saucepan and, once hot, fry the fritters by dropping spoonfuls of batter into the oil
• When golden brown, transfer the fritters to paper towels to drain
• Serve hot for the perfect appetizer or aperitivo snack