Bread Fritters with Ketchup Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 4

• 14 oz/400 g day­old bread, crumbled

• 4 eggs

• 1 cup/125 g freshly grated Pecorino cheese

• 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley

• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• 2 cups/500 ml olive oil, for frying

• 1 cup/250 ml ketchup or tomato sauce

• fresh basil

Method:

1. Mix the bread, eggs, 1/2 cup (60 g) of Pecorino, and parsley in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Shape the mixture into small fritters. Heat the oil in a large frying pan until very hot and fry the fritters in small batches for 5-7 minutes, or until browned.

3. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels. Arrange the fritters on a heated serving dish.

4. Heat the ketchup and pour it over the fritters. Sprinkle with the remaining Pecorino, sprinkle with the basil, and serve hot.