Deep Fried Brazil Nut Cakes

Ingredients

• 3 ounces Brazil nuts, shelled
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 whole egg
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon tarragon vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced parsley
• 1 egg, beaten (for coating)
• Breadcrumbs (for coating)
• Oil for frying

Method

1. 1 Scrape the brown skins off the Brazil nuts and pound them into a smooth paste using a mortar and pestle.
2. 2 Mix in the cream, whole egg, yolks, vinegar, salt, pepper, and parsley until well combined.
3. 3 Butter six small molds, fill with the mixture, and place them in a baking tin with a little boiling water.
4. 4 Bake in a 350°F oven for 12-15 minutes until set, then let cool completely.
5. 5 Remove from molds, brush with beaten egg, coat in breadcrumbs, and fry in hot oil until golden brown.