Carrot Fritters

Description
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Ingredients

 * 3/4 cup coarsely grated carrots
 * 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
 * 1 large egg, lightly beaten
 * 1/3 cup bread crumbs
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 * vegetable oil for deep-frying

Directions

 * In a medium bowl, combine the carrot, green onion, egg, bread crumbs, salt and pepper.

In a large skillet, heat 1 inch of oil until it registers 375° on a deep-fat thermometer or until very hot.

Being careful not to crowd the pan, drop the fritter mixture into the oil by tablespoons,

Fry for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer the fritters to paper towels and drain.

Yields about 10 fritters.