Rhode Island Clam Cakes
Clam cakes
Ingredients:
vegetable oil for frying
3 beaten eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup clam broth
1/2 cup Budweiser
1/4 cup puréed onion
1 Tbl maple syrup
1 1/2 cup fresh chopped clams
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp Narragansett Bay seasoning
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
Preparation:
Heat the oil to 350 degrees in a Dutch oven.
Mix all the liquid ingredients together except the beer. Mix all the dry ingredients
together. add the beer to the liquid ingredients and add into dry ingredients until
combined.
Drop a tablespoon of batter into the hot oil, working in small batches. Don't disturb for
about 30 seconds then poke around with tongs to ensure they don't stick. Fry about 5
minutes, or until golden brown on both sides.
Cool on paper towel and serve, with lemon wedges and perhaps some hot sauce or
tartar sauce