This cache will most likely take a little bit of looking before you get your hands on it, but it shouldn't be too hard. Here's a recipe I found for Clam Fritters that sounds and looks yummy! Florida is home to more than 60 species of clams and mussels. You can do things the easy way and use canned clams, or you can head over to Cedar Key and get tasty farm raised clams fresh out of the water. BYOP and Have Fun!
Clam Fritters
This cornmeal fritter recipe is a delicious example of a Southerner's staple.
Ingredients:
1 6 1/2 ounce can minced clams
Milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup blue cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 beaten egg
Shortening or cooking oil for deep-fat frying
Seafood cocktail sauce (optional)
1. Drain clams, reserving liquid. Add milk to liquid to equal 2/3 cup. Mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Combine the milk mixture, clams, and egg. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened.
2. Carefully drop by tablespoon into deep, hot fat (365 degrees F). Fry 5 or 6 fritters at a time about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately with cocktail sauce, if desired. Makes 6 to 8 appetizer servings.