MAINE COAST CLAM FRITTERS
Recipe from the book "Food That Made New England Famous" 1946, submitted by: Rose Whitney Smith, Lexington, MA. She writes:The night I first tasted these clam cakes was raw and blustery and the foghorn was bellowing. But inside the old farmhouse overlooking the mouth of the Kennebec River, was cosy and homelike. My friends, a...
Provided by Carol Junkins
Categories Fish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Chop clams very fine.
- 2. Make a batter by beating eggs, add flour gradually. Add milk slowly, salt and pepper, then the chopped clams. Stir all together.
- 3. Drop by spoonfuls into deep hot fat that will color a 1-inch cube of bread golden brown in 60 seconds (365 degree on fat, thermometer) ; or cook in frying pan holding 1 1/2 inches of hot fat. When brown turn and brown on reverse side.
- 4. Drain and serve piping hot. "And if we've a mind for a delicate dish we go to the clam banks" - The Fore Father's song, 1630
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Lia Foote
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of clam fritters, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The fritters were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Kamaal Mccray
[email protected]These fritters were perfect! I'll definitely be making them again.
Mi Jaynal
[email protected]These fritters were a little too salty for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of salt next time.
Asif Qureshi King
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of clams, but I really enjoyed these fritters. The batter was flavorful and the clams were tender.
Shahzaib Noor
[email protected]I made these fritters for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!
Queen Asia
[email protected]These fritters were a great way to use up some leftover clams. They were easy to make and turned out really tasty.
miss ilyaza
[email protected]I've never had clam fritters before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. They were delicious!
Thato Mabusela
[email protected]These fritters were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.
Wonyaka Fred
[email protected]I'm a seafood lover, and these clam fritters were right up my alley. The batter was light and airy, and the clams were cooked to perfection.
Saifullah khan Khan
[email protected]These fritters were amazing! I served them with tartar sauce and lemon wedges, and they were a huge hit.
Misty Hare
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my fritters didn't turn out crispy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
MR media
[email protected]These fritters were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Karim Gad
[email protected]I've made clam fritters before, but this recipe is by far the best. The fritters were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Oakley
[email protected]These fritters were easy to make and turned out so delicious! I used fresh clams from the market, and they were perfect.
Fraser Norbert
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but these clam fritters were surprisingly good! The batter was perfectly seasoned, and the clams were cooked just right.
nadim Nilima
[email protected]These clam fritters were a hit at my dinner party! The batter was light and crispy, and the clams were tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again.