Cajun-Style Avocado Fritters with Creole Mustard-Apricot Sauce

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Contents 1 Description 1.1 Ingredients 1.2 Directions 1.3 Other Links 2 See also

[edit] Description

[edit] Ingredients

• 1 1/3 Cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp Sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs, separated
• ½ Cup milk
• ½ tsp finely chopped lemon zest
• ½ tsp chopped, fresh thyme or pinch dried
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped finely
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 Genuine California avocados, diced 1/4 inch
• vegetable oil as needed for deep frying
• Creole Mustard-apricot Sauce
• Creole Mustard-apricot Sauce:
• ¾ Cup + 2 tablespoons apricot jam
• ½ Cup Creole mustard or other whole-grain mustard
• 2 Tbsp water

[edit] Directions

Mix dry ingredients, reserve.

Beat egg yolks until light, whisk in milk, lemon zest, thyme, garlic, and Cayenne.

Stir in dry ingredients until just mixed.

Gently fold in avocado, reserve.

Whip egg whites until stiff, fold into avocado mixture.

Deep fry 6 generous tablespoons at a time until golden, about 3 minutes.

Keep warm until all batter is used.

Serve 3 per serving with 1/4 cup Creole Mustard-apricot Sauce

Sauce Preparation

Thoroughly mix apricot jam, mustard and water, reserve.

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