artichoke fritters

for you artichoke lovers. this is awsome. had this the other day :Cool:


Vegetable oil
1 (18-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 lemon, to squeeze over fritters
Kosher salt, to sprinkle
Lemon Cream

Pour 3 inches of vegetable oil into a heavy bottomed pot and place
over medium heat until a bread cube placed in the oil browns within
1 minute.

Coarsely chop the artichokes (or alternatively crush by hand) and
put them in a large mixing bowl. Add the garlic and scallions, milk,
egg, lemon zest and lemon juice. Mix the flour, baking powder, salt
and pepper in a separate bowl and quickly mix the dry ingredients
into the artichoke mix. Drop the fritters by the heaping tablespoonful
into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Work in
batches until all the batter is used. Keep warm in a low oven until
ready to serve. Immediately before serving, squeeze a little fresh
lemon juice over all and hit with a bit of kosher salt. Serve with a
dollop of Lemon Cream on top, if desired.


Lemon Cream:
1 cup sour cream
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.