Main Dish Recipes - Clam Crunch

Ingredients   

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp. baking powder

• 1/4 tsp. salt

• 1/8 tsp. black pepper

• 1 Tbs. snipped parsley

• 1 (6 1/2-ounce) can minced clams, drained (reserve liquid)

• 1 egg, beaten

• 2 cups Rice Chex cereal

•  Cooking oil

• Sour cream, optional

Makes 4 servings

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Method:

1. In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, pepper and parsley. Slowly stir in clam liquid until smooth.

2. Add egg and clams. Mix well. Stir in Rice Chex to coat. Let stand l0 minutes. Stir to combine. Heat oil (1/8- inch deep) in skillet.

3. Drop 1 heaping tablespoon clam mixture into hot oil. Pat with spoon to form 3-inch patty. Repeat to form 8 patties.

4. Brown over medium heat. Turn. Brown. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve immediately. Top with sour cream if desired.