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Ginger Fritters with Honey, Pumpkin and Lentils
Ziguinchor — Mother recipe · en it
A delectable Ziguinchor dish that combines sweetness and acidity in one delightful bite.
⏱️ 30 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 100 g of zucchini
- 100 g of lentils
- 2 onions
- 100 g of cane sugar
- 100 ml of water
- 100 ml of oil
- 100 g of honey
- 100 g of fresh ginger
- 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg
Method
- Clean and thinly slice the zucchini, lentils, and onions.
- In a pan, mix the oil, cane sugar, and honey.
- Add the grated ginger and lemon juice, then cook for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the zucchini slices, lentils, and onions with the oil and sugar.
- Add the egg and mix well.
- Form small fritters with the mixture and fry in hot oil until golden.
- Serve the fritters hot with a bit of sugar and lemon sauce.
The story
Originating from the Ziguinchor region in Senegal, this recipe has been refined to make the most of local produce and culinary traditions.
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