Ingredients
500g pumpkin
2 large eggs
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tbsp chopped parsley
4 level tbsp plain flour
4 tbsp grated pecorino or parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper
500ml extra virgin olive oil
Method
Steam pumpkin in pieces in a little water until tender. Remove skin and mash flesh with fork. In a large bowl, beat eggs then mix in garlic, parsley, flour and cheese to obtain smooth paste. Mix in mashed pumpkin flesh. Season to taste. In a pan, heat olive oil and form each fritter using 1 tbsp of mixture. Once golden, place on absorbent paper. Add salt if necessary and serve hot as a snack.