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Pumpkin Fritters

Name: Pumpkin Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: saint-helenian
Ingredients: 400 g pumpkin (cooked and mashed); 4 tbsp plain flour; 1 egg (beaten); 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 pinch salt; 3 tbsp oil (for frying)

Crispy pan-fried pumpkin patties lightly spiced with nutmeg — a Saint Helena classic.

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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About This Recipe

Pumpkin Fritters are a treasured side dish and snack on Saint Helena, where pumpkins grow abundantly in the island's fertile soil. Mashed pumpkin is mixed with flour, egg and a hint of nutmeg, then fried in shallow oil until crispy and golden. They are eaten as a vegetable side with curries or enjoyed on their own.

Ingredients

Serves 4

400 gpumpkin(cooked and mashed)
4 tbspplain flour
1egg(beaten)
1/4 tspground nutmeg
1 pinchsalt
3 tbspoil(for frying)

Instructions

1
Mix batter
Combine mashed pumpkin, flour, egg, nutmeg and salt until a thick batter forms.
2
Heat oil
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
3
Fry fritters
Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, flatten slightly, fry 3 minutes per side until golden.
4
Drain and serve
Drain on paper towels and serve warm with chutney or as a side dish.

Pro Tips

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Squeeze excess moisture from pumpkin before mixing.
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A little sugar added to the batter makes them a sweet dessert fritter.

Variations

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Sweet version with cinnamon and sugar
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Add grated cheese for a savoury twist

Storage

Best eaten fresh; reheat in oven for 5 minutes to restore crispness.

History & Origin

Pumpkin cultivation has been central to Saint Helena's agriculture since the earliest settlement period, and fritters became a resourceful and popular way to use the crop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use butternut squash?

Yes, butternut squash works perfectly as a substitute.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving · 4 servings total

Calories175kcal

Protein4g

Carbohydrates22g

Fat8g

Fiber2g

Protein4g

Carbs22g

Fat8g

Time Summary

Prep time15 min

Cook time15 min

Total time30 min

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Instructions

Mix batter

Combine mashed pumpkin, flour, egg, nutmeg and salt until a thick batter forms.

Heat oil

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Fry fritters

Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, flatten slightly, fry 3 minutes per side until golden.

Drain and serve

Drain on paper towels and serve warm with chutney or as a side dish.