Rustic little chestnut-flour fritters, served warm with honey or ricotta.
Origin Mountain Lunigiana
Servings 4 servings
Time ≈ 30 min
Ingredients
200 g chestnut flour
250 ml water
2 g salt
Frying oil, about 500 ml
Honey, ricotta or fresh cheese to serve
Method
Sift the chestnut flour. Add water and salt to make a thick batter, then rest for 15 minutes.
Heat the oil to 170–175°C. Drop in spoonfuls of batter and fry for about 2 minutes per side.
Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot, plain, with honey or with ricotta.