Appetizers & nibbles
Fa'ausi moa (chicken fritters)
Soft fritters made with chunks of chicken coated in a light coconut milk batter, fried until golden. Very popular bites at family gatherings.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
On the side
Nutrition facts
343 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 36.7 g
- Carbohydrates
- 28.1 g
- of which sugars
- 2.3 g
- Fat
- 8.2 g
- Fiber
- 1.9 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into small cubes about 1 cm wide and finely chop the onion.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Add the egg and coconut milk, then mix until you have a thick batter.
- Fold in the chicken and onion and mix well so every piece is coated.
- Heat about 5 cm of oil in a deep pan to 170 °C. Scoop spoonfuls of batter and fry them for 4 to 5 minutes, turning, until golden and the chicken is cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Variations and tips
Lighter version. Cook the fritters in a nonstick pan with very little oil, turning them halfway through.
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Original Ecomely recipe.