“How about something kids can cook?”
What do other kids like to eat and help make at home? A quick ring-around of friends and relatives revealed all things sweet rate highest.
It's fun and easy to stir pancake batters and cake mixes, roll out gingerbread, ice cakes - and lick sticky fingers. Children also really like crumbing things, such as chicken, fish or even vegetables, getting hands-on and messy. And, when it's all golden and crispy, it's very yummy.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups grated carrots (about 1 large carrot)
1 1/2 cups corn kernels (frozen or canned will do but freshly cooked tastes better)
1 egg
2 spring onions, finely chopped
1 heaped tbsp parsley or coriander, chopped
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup self-raising flour
1/2 cup cornflour
1/2 tsp curry powder**
Pinch salt
Olive oil for frying
(**I sneak the curry powder in and say nothing - it imparts a wonderful yellow colour and kids love it without knowing it is there.)
Method
- Combine the ingredients in a bowl.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat with a little olive oil. Fry spoonfuls of the mixture until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain on kitchen paper.
- Serve with avocado dip.
Makes 12-15 fritters.
Author: Bridgette Hafner
Photo: Marina Oliphant
Source: The Age
Indian, 45 mins plus, Contemporary, Vegetarian, Kid-friendly, Snacks
