4-5 med. mirliton
Boiling water
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp. milk
Oil for deep frying

Cook mirliton in boiling water until tender, drain. Peel, remove seed and puree pulp. Measure 3 cups pulp. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Combine milk and egg. Add to flour mixture, along with mirliton pulp, stirring until just blended. Heat oil to 365 degrees. Drop batter by tablespoon into hot oil. Fry until brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.