Cuban Malanga Fritters (Colocasia Fritters)

Recipe from tasteofcuba.com by Pedro Hernandez. The malanga or taro root in Cuba is nothing but our colocasia (சேப்பங்கிழங்கு)

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 150 grams colocasia
• 1/2 egg, beaten well
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped (minced)
• 1/2 tsp parsley
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp vinegar

Preparation

• Wash and peel colocasia and grate it. Mix the rest of the ingredients into the grated colocasia.
• Heat oil to 375 degrees F (oil should sizzle when batter is dropped in) and drop in by tablespoonful. Fry till golden brown, drain on paper towels and serve hot.