Mushroom, Kumara & Bacon Fritters by Al Brown

Method

1. In a saucepan add diced kumara, cover with salted cold water & put over high heat.
2. Bring to boil & cook for about 5 minutes until soft.
3. Strain & cool.
4. Bring another saucepan to the heat, add a little cooking oil, when hot add bacon, onion, garlic & thyme.
5. Cook for 10 minutes until the onion is soft before adding mushrooms.
6. Cook for 20 minutes until cooking liquid has evaporated.
7. Remove from heat, cool then place in a bowl with kumara.
8. For the batter whisk the eggs and flour to a thick, smooth consistency.
9. Pour over mushroom & kumara mix add chilli sauce and season.
10. To cook heat up the griddle top of your BBQ to medium heat.
11. Add a little oil & butter then spoon out the fritters.
12. Cook until golden one side & turn. Keep warm until all are cooked.