GENUINELY SOUTHERN FORESTS CRISPY POTATO & TURMERIC FRITTERS
- Southern Forests Food Council Inc
- Feb 15, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: 12 hours ago

Crispy on the outside, tender in the middle, and packed with flavour, these fritters are a golden delight you’ll want to make again and again. Made with local potatoes and just a handful of pantry staples, they’re naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and nut-free—perfect for sharing. Dress them up with your favourite toppings or enjoy them straight from the pan for a satisfying snack or side.
Gluten free / Dairy free / Vegan / Nut free
Makes 12 small fritters
INGREDIENTS
500 g Royal Blue or Dutch Cream Potatoes (substitute for Midnight Pearl or Crimson Pearl potatoes)
1 tsp salt
1 spring onion, finely chopped
1 tsp turmeric powder
60 g rice flour
sunflower oil, for frying
METHOD
Peel and grate the potatoes. Place in a medium sized bowl and stir through the salt. Leave for 5 minutes. Using your hands, squeeze out and discard as much liquid as possible. Stir through the spring onions, turmeric and rice flour until well combined. Shallow fry soup spoon full amounts in hot sunflower oil until golden brown and crispy.
Topper Suggestions:
• Goats cheese, apple & beetroot finely julienned, fresh dill
• Avocado slices, sour cream, chopped chives & chilli flakes
• Mayo, boiled pastured egg, capers & chopped parsley
• Soft brie and slices of fresh truffle (June – August)
Variations:
• Add ½ cup corn in raw mixture. Serve with chopped coriander mixed into yoghurt to dip
• Substitute ½ the quantity of potato for pumpkin
• Add 80g finely chopped ham or bacon to the raw mixture. Make a larger fritter & top with a poached egg
Recipe by Sophie Zalokar and photo by Craig Kinder for Genuinely Southern Forests.
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