Fey Fritters

D&D 2024 recipe: Fey Fritters. Source: Heroes' Feast Flavors of the Multiverse. recipe type The Feywild, diet Contains meat Ingredients 4 cups water Kosher salt 2 cups frozen (not thawed) or fresh green peas 2 eggs, beaten 0.33 cup whole milk, plus more as needed 0.33 cup chopped fresh parsley 0.25 cup minced shallot 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon baking powder Freshly ground black pepper 0.5 cup all-purpose flour 0.5 cup coarsely crumbled feta Neutral oil for pan-frying Instructions Set a colander in the sink. Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside. Line a plate with paper towels. In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the water to a rapid boil. Add ½ teaspoon salt and the peas, cover, and cook until bright green and just tender, about 2 minutes for frozen or 3 to 4 minutes for fresh (the water probably won't return to a full boil). Drain the peas in the colander and immediately place them in the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the peas again and spread them on the prepared plate to dry. Set aside ⅓ cup. Transfer the remaining peas to a food processor and pulse to a coarse puree, three or four 2-second pulses, then scrape the puree into a medium bowl. Add the reserved whole peas, eggs, milk, parsley, shallot, lemon zest, baking powder, and 1½ teaspoons salt; season with pepper; and stir to blend. Add the flour and, using a flexible spatula, fold it into the pea mixture. Add the feta and continue folding until no dry patches remain. This batter should be about the texture of a thick, chunky applesauce; if it's too thick, add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, folding to incorporate until the proper texture is attained. With a rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 250°F. Line a large plate or platter with paper towels and set aside. In a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons neutral oil until shimmering. Gauge the oil temperature and seasoning by placing about 1 tablespoon batter in the...