Coarsely grated carrot is combined with sliced green onions, egg, salt, pepper and fine dry bread crumbs and pan-fried.

Carrot Fritters

3/4 cup coarsely grated carrot

1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Vegetable oil for frying

1. In a bowl combine grated carrot, green onion, egg, bread crumbs and season with salt and pepper; mix well.
2. In a large skillet heat 1-inch of oil until hot.
3. In batches drop carrot mixture into hot oil by tablespoonful and fry for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until they are golden. Transfer fritters to paper towels to drain. Serve hot.

Makes about 10 fritters.