Magical Cooking #120 - 30th April 2025

Comfrey Fritters

Dipped in a light beer batter and fried, the juicy leaves of comfrey make tasty fritters that accent their delicate, mineral flavour. Served them as a snack with a glass of beer on a warm sunny day.

Only white-flowered comfrey should be eaten – other varieties contain potentially harmful toxins – so wait for the plant to flower before you pick the leaves.

Serves : 4

Prep : 5 minutes

Cook : 5 minutes

  • 100g white-flowered comfrey leaves

  • 100g self raising flour

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 egg

  • 300ml ice-cold beer

  • Oil for deep-frying

  • Wedges of lemon, to serve

Gorgeous side dish. You can add mayonnaise or sour cream dips etc too.

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