Corned Beef Fritters
Crispy golden fritters packed with tender shredded corned beef and fresh herbs. A thrifty outback kitchen classic served hot from the frypan.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 390 kcal
Equipment
- •Large mixing bowl
- •Whisk
- •Heavy-based frypan
- •Spatula
- •Paper towel
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 390 kcal
- fat
- 20 g
- carbs
- 28 g
- fibre
- 2 g
- protein
- 24 g
- calories
- 390 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Sift the plain flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Make a well in the centre and add the beaten eggs and milk.
- 3
Whisk gently from the centre until a smooth, thick batter forms.
- 4
Fold in the shredded corned beef, diced onion, parsley, and black pepper.
- 5
Heat the oil and butter in a large heavy-based frypan over medium heat.
- 6
Drop quarter-cup mounds of batter into the hot pan, leaving space between each.
- 7
Flatten the fritters slightly with the back of a spatula.
- 8
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown underneath and bubbles appear on top.
- 9
Flip carefully and cook for another 3 minutes until crisp and cooked through.
- 10
Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel and keep warm while cooking remaining batter.
Chef's tips
Taste your corned beef before adding extra salt, as brined meat is already quite salty. Chop the onion very finely so it softens properly during the short cooking time.
Ingredient substitutions
- cooked corned beef → canned corned beef or leftover roast beef
- full-cream milk → buttermilk for a slight tang and extra lift
Storage
Store leftover fritters in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating
Reheat in a dry frypan over medium-low heat or in a moderate oven until crisp.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Over-salting the batter without tasting the cured beef first.
- •Frying over high heat which burns the outside before the batter cooks inside.
- •Overcrowding the frypan, leading to soggy, steamed fritters.
Serving suggestions
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