Description
These Butternut Squash Fritters with Garlic Yoghurt are a delicious and savory snack or side dish, featuring lightly fried golden brown fritters made from grated butternut squash, sage, and rice flour. They are served with a creamy garlic yoghurt sauce that adds a refreshing and tangy contrast. Perfect for a gluten-free treat that’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Fritters
- 850 grams butternut squash, grated
- 2 tablespoons sage, finely chopped plus extra for serving
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup rice flour
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Extra virgin olive oil, for frying (about 3 tablespoons or more as needed)
Garlic Yoghurt
- ½ cup natural yoghurt of choice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Mix batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated butternut squash, rice flour, eggs, sea salt, and finely chopped sage. Use a fork to thoroughly mix the ingredients until well combined and the batter is uniform.
- Heat oil: Pour 3 or more tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil into a large frying pan or skillet. Warm the oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking, ready for frying.
- Fry fritters: Once the oil is hot, add large spoonfuls of the batter into the pan. Use the spoon to shape each spoonful into neat, round fritters. Fry 2-3 fritters at a time, making sure not to overcrowd the pan to allow even cooking.
- Flip and cook: Fry the fritters until the bottoms are golden brown, then use an egg flip or spatula to carefully turn them over. Cook the other side until it also develops a golden brown color. Once done, transfer the fritters to a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat until all batter is used.
- Prepare garlic yoghurt: In a small bowl, combine the natural yoghurt, minced garlic, and ¼ teaspoon sea salt. Stir well to blend the flavors together evenly, creating a creamy garlic yoghurt sauce.
- Serve: Plate the warm butternut squash fritters and spoon the garlic yoghurt on top or on the side. Garnish with extra fresh sage leaves for added aroma and presentation. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use rice flour to keep the fritters gluten-free and light.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough to fry but not smoking to prevent burning.
- You can substitute sage with thyme or rosemary for variation.
- Drain fritters on paper towels to remove excess oil for a crispier texture.
- The garlic yoghurt can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- These fritters can be served as an appetizer, snack, or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Modern Australian
