Recipe information
Yield
Makes 8 to 10 Servings
Ingredients
1
6- to 7-ounce underripe Bosc pear, quartered, cored
1
7- to 8-ounce parsnip, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1
large egg, beaten to blend
1
1/2 tablespoons chopped celery leaves
1
1/2 teaspoons drained white horseradish
3
/4 teaspoon salt
1
/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
Vegetable oil (for frying)
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Preparation
Using coarse grating blade, shred pear in processor. Transfer to paper towels; squeeze very dry. Transfer to large bowl. Shred parsnip in processor; add to pear. Mix in next 4 ingredients, then panko and a sprinkle of black pepper. Coat bottom of large skillet with oil; heat over medium heat. Drop batter by packed 1/4 cupfuls into skillet; flatten to 1/2-inch thickness. Sauté until brown and cooked, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.