Khamein Kyaw (Burmese Pumpkin Fritters)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Pumpkin
• 1/2 cup Rice Flour
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 cup Grated Coconut
• 1 cup Vegetable Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a medium bowl, combine the 1 cup of pumpkin, 1/2 cup of rice flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Add the 1/4 cup of grated coconut to the bowl.
2. 2Mix all the ingredients together with a spoon or your hands until a thick batter forms. Ensure there are no dry pockets of flour.
3. 3Pour the 1 cup of vegetable oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 175°C.
4. 4Carefully drop rounded tablespoons of the pumpkin batter into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pot; fry in batches if necessary.
5. 5Fry the fritters for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. They should sound crisp when a spoon taps them.
6. 6Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the cooked fritters from the hot oil. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
7. 7Serve the Khamein Kyaw warm.

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