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Turnip Top Fritters

Turnip Top Fritters

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Two bunches of turnip greens washed and chopped
  • 2 medium sized potatoes
  • 1/2 medium sized yellow onion
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided

Method
 

  1. In a large frying pan sauté greens with 1 tablespoon olive oil until wilted and some moisture has evaporated. Transfer to a large bowl
  2. Wipe frying pan clean and add 1/3 cup oil
  3. Peel and grate potatoes using large holes on a box grater and add to a kitchen towel. Squeeze dry and add to the bowl
  4. Grate or puree onion and add to the bowl
  5. Add eggs and salt and mix well
  6. Shape into patties.
  7. On medium flame, fry patties until golden brown on each side
  8. Serve with a dipping sauce of 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 clove of garlic minced and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice