Pea and Haloumi Fritters Starter Recipe

Ingredients

250g frozen peas
1/2 cup (125ml) milk
2 eggs
30g cornflour
2/3 cup (100g) plain flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
250g haloumi cheese, cut into 1cm cubes
1 tbs chopped mint, plus extra to serve
Olive oil, to shallow-fry
Roasted vine-ripened truss tomatoes, mint leaves and lemon wedges, to serve

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Method

1. Step 1
   Boil peas in salted water for 2 minutes, then drain. Refresh under cold water, then drain again. Puree half the peas in a food processor until smooth.
2. Step 2
   Whisk milk, eggs, flours, baking powder and pureed peas in a bowl, then fold in remaining peas, haloumi, mint, salt and pepper.
3. Step 3
   Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick frypan over medium-high heat. Add tablespoonsful of the mixture to the pan, in batches, pressing down to flatten slightly, and fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve with the tomatoes, mint and lemon wedges.