Clam Fritters

Ingredients
1/2 cup (125 ml) flour
1/2 tsp (2 ml). baking powder
1 beaten egg
1 medium onion (chopped)
3/4 cup (175 ml) clams (chopped fine)
1/4 medium green pepper (chopped)(optional)
generous sprinkle of pepper
enough milk to make pancake batter consistancy (not too thick)

Preparation
Combine all ingredients.
Drop by spoonfuls into a hot greased frying pan.
Cook like pancakes, until golden brown on each side.

Comments
This is a "downeast" recipe from coastal North Carolina.

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