Malanga Fritters (Cuban Frituras de Malanga)

Savoury fried malanga root tastes great with a splash of mojo or garlic sauce.

3 medium raw malangas
2 eggs
2 sprigs parsley, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, mashed
vegetable oil, for deep frying
½ tsp. sea salt

Peel the malangas completely. Using a grater, grate the malangas through the medium holes. Beat the egg until foamy. Add the garlic, salt, and parsley and mix well. Add the grated malanga into the mixture with a fork to form a thick paste. Refrigerate mixture for one hour.

In a large pan or deep fat fryer, heat enough oil to completely cover the frituras until very hot: approximately 375-400°F.

Drop the fritura mixture into the hot oil by Tbsp.

Fry approximately two to three minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Serve immediately!

Makes 4-6 servings.