Ricotta,Lemon and Thyme Fritters

Ricotta comes from the Italian word re-cook. It's more of a creamy curd than an actual cheese. The whey is cooked and then re-heated it forms the ricotta hence the name. It's very versatile can be used savory and sweet. They say ricotta is the worlds first cheese. Just don't tell the French!!
These fritters and so easy to make and taste divine.
I served them with a warm cherry tomato sauce,they go lovely with just salad and relish or anything you fancy.
Go on give them a go!


Serves 2

Preparation time 5 minutes
Cooking time 4-5 minutes per batch

Ingredients:

250g tub of ricotta cheese
1large free-range egg
1 sprig of thyme
Zest of 1 lemon
50g Parmesan cheese or any other hard strong cheese
1 tbsn plain flour
Salt and pepper (season well they need it)
Oil to fry.

Method:
Mix all the ingredients together

Heat the frying pan with the oil

Spoon in a few blobs and pat down so they evenly cook when brown turn over over and cook the other side.

Enjoy!