Frituras De Malanga (Malanga Fritters)

Ingredients

• 4 yellow taro root, peeled & grated (malanga and or yautia)
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• vegetable oil
• 3 small eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• 1 teaspoon lime juice (not the bottled kind)

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, whip eggs.

2. 2

   Add onion powder, garlic, parsley and salt.

3. 3

   Mix well, then add the malangas.

4. 4

   Mix again, then refrigerate for a few hours.

5. 5

   Using a frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

6. 6

   Using a spoon or scoop, grab spoonfuls of the malanga, and place into the pan.

7. 7

   You can fry five or six at a time.

8. 8

   Make sure to fry on both sides until the malanga fritters are golden brown.

9. 9

   Place on a large platter with paper towel to drain the excess oil.

10. 10

    Serve hot and enjoy!