Carrot-Cheese Fritters

1. 1 Carrots≈ $1.50 per kg 125 g
2. 2 Cottage cheese 5% (tvorog)pack 300 g ≈ $2.80 60 g
3. 3 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.93 1 pcs
4. 4 Semolinapack 700 g ≈ $2.20 40 g
5. 5 Dried apricotspack 200 g ≈ $3.80 15 g
6. 6 Salt 1 g
7. 7 Sunflower oil 10 ml

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Grate the carrots¹ finely and rinse the dried⁵ apricots, then chop them small.

2. Mix the carrots¹ with cottage² cheese, 1 egg, the apricots, salt, and 30 g semolina⁴. Let sit for 15 minutes to absorb moisture.

3. Shape into 4–5 fritters using damp hands.

4. Roll each fritter in the remaining semolina⁴.

5. Fry in hot oil over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.

6. Serve warm.