Our second week of "Marmageddon" brings you onion and Marmite fritters, perfect for snacking on while polishing off a few pints of beer (see the first week's recipe here). These fritters are a reinvention of an onion bahji, a popular appetizer throughout curry houses in the UK. Replacing the savory spices with a couple spoonfuls of Marmite and a bit of fresh thyme gives these fritters some meatiness while the underlying salt of the Marmite gives the onions a vague sweetness that compliments the Marmite perfectly.
A simple garnish of chopped parsley adds the right amount of freshness, and a final drizzle of Marmite while the fritters are still hot adds a sticky satisfying finish. If you're still learning to love Marmite just finish with parsley, and work your way up to the gooey drizzle.
Recipe Details
Marmite Onion Fritters Recipe
Ingredients
3 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup (2 ounces) milk
2 teaspoons Marmite, plus extra for garnish
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon (2 2/3 ounces) all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 tsp salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups sliced sweet onion (about 2 large)
1 quart vegetable, canola, or peanut oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Whisk together eggs, milk, Marmite, and thyme until all ingredients are fully incorporated. In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk dry ingredients into wet ingredients then toss sliced onions into batter using a spatula or your hands to gently crush the onions. Allow to sit for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and place a foil-lined baking sheet in the oven. In a large pot over medium high heat, heat 3 inches of oil until a piece of onion dropped in the pot sizzles (it should register about 325°F (165°C) on an instant read or deep frying thermometer). Using a spatula drop approximately 1/4 cup sized fritters into the oil. Cook, turning often until the fritters are golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer fritters to a rack set in a rimmed baking sheet and place cooked fritters in the oven to keep warm and repeat until all the batter is used. Serve hot garnished with chopped parsley and a drizzle of Marmite if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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347 | Calories |
22g | Fat |
28g | Carbs |
9g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 347 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 14% |
Cholesterol 141mg | 47% |
Sodium 354mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
Total Sugars 9g | |
Protein 9g | |
Vitamin C 10mg | 52% |
Calcium 97mg | 7% |
Iron 2mg | 13% |
Potassium 360mg | 8% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |