Recipe: Parsnip Fritters with Balsamic-Honey Drizzle

from Vegetarian Times

Parsnip Fritters with Balsamic-Honey Drizzle

 

Serves 4

Gastrique is another culinary term for the reduced balsamic sauce that gets drizzled over pan-seared fritters.
Fritters
  • 2 ½ lb. parsnips, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 small jalapeño chile, seeded and minced
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
Balsamic-Honey Drizzle
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbs. plus 1½ tsp. honey
  • 3 allspice berries
  • 3 whole peppercorns
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary

1. To make Fritters: Steam parsnips 10 minutes in steamer, or until tender. Transfer to bowl, and mash until smooth. Stir in flour, green onions, and jalapeno; season with salt and pepper, if desired.

2. To make Balsamic-Honey Drizzle: Bring vinegar, 1 Tbs. honey, allspice, peppercorns, and rosemary sprig to a boil in small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 minutes, or until reduced to 1/2 cup. Remove rosemary sprig and spices; stir in remaining 1 1/2 tsp. honey.

3. Heat 1 Tbs. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spoon 2 Tbs. Fritters batter into skillet to make 2-inch patties. Cook 5 minutes per side, or until crisp and golden. Transfer patties to baking sheet, and keep warm in oven until ready to serve. Repeat with remaining 1 Tbs. oil and batter.

4. Arrange 4 Parsnip Fritters on each plate, and top with 2 Tbs. Balsamic-Honey Drizzle.

Posted: to Recipes on Fri, Dec 27, 2013
Updated: Fri, Dec 27, 2013

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