Chicken/Quorn Party Poppers Too

Serves 4 (as a snack) Finger Food. ‘Nuf said.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. gram four (fine)

2 tbsp rice flour (fine)

1tbsp wholemeal bread crumb (I always keep some in the freezer, it keeps forever, because the drier It gets, the better as a rule! Most of the time I like to buy fresh locally made wholemeal or granary bread, if I don’t make my own, but sometimes, there’s an end that got a bit stale, just pop it in the blender (providing it has NO mould) pop the crumb in a freezer bag and bob’s your firkin!) This is both a great way to always have breadcrumb on hand (can’t count the number of times I’ve forgotten to ensure I’ve got some for an upcoming recipe, and also saves money and food waste! (And it’s a great excuse to go and get some warm, freshly baked bread! (There are independent local bakers in Fishguard, Newport, Haverfordwest and St.Davids.

Tsp coriander powder

1.5 tsp turmeric

Pinch of chilli powder

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tsp veg bullion

Half an onion finely chopped

Half tsp paprika

Large pinch of mixed herb (try to exclude rosemary, gets a bit stuck in the teeth)

Pinch black onion seed.

2 beaten eggs

Knob of butter.

3 cloves garlic

150 g cubed chicken breast, (seal gently in a pan first, so it’s just cooked through) skin removed or the same quantity of Quorn pieces

Sufficient oil (pref. peanut or rapeseed oil) to fry in

Equipment:

Mixing bowl

Frying saucepan

Teaspoon

Table spoon

Method:

Mix all dry ingredients in bowl, add onion and garlic then add melted butter and eggs. The mixture should be moist and firm.

Take a large heaped teaspoon and form around the chicken/Quorn or tofu cubes. It may help to either dust with flour or brush with egg before attempting this.

Drop (gently) into the oil and fry if for the chicken then about 3 min, if not, about 2, depending. Don’t over cook.

Garnish.

Serve with dipping sauce, or one of my dips, great for parties or just a snack. I often put a few in my lunch box, cooled and wrapped in paper towel to keep them crunchy!

End note

Enjoy!

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N.B. Cooking times are estimates, all are based on an electric hob, non-fan assisted oven, electric grill and 750w Microwave, so use some discretion. If you're allergic to any of the ingredients, don't use them! It's up to you to make sure you don't poison yourself! And always take care in the kitchen.