Kōkōti (fried shellfish fritters)

Instructions

1. Finely chop the giant clam or crab and slice the onion very thinly.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt, then make a well in the centre.
3. Add the egg and coconut milk and mix until you have a smooth batter with no lumps.
4. Stir the seafood and onion into the batter and season with pepper.
5. Heat the oil in a deep pan to about 170 °C, then drop in spoonfuls of batter.
6. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the kōkōti are golden, then drain on kitchen paper and serve hot.