Frytour blaunched

Form of Cury (14th Century)

Frytour blaunched. Take almaundes bluanched, and grynde hem al to doust withouten eny lycour. Do þerto pourdour of gyngeuer, sugur, and salt; do þise in a thynne foile. Close it þerinne fast, and frye it in oile; clarifie hony with wyne, & bake it þerwith.

Take blanched almonds and grind them all to dust without any liquid. Do thereto powder of ginger, sugar, and salt. Do this in a thin foil (of pastry). Close it therein fast, and fry it in oil, clarify honey with wine & bake it therewith.

Modern recipe:

1⁄2 lb. Blanched almonds
1 tsp ginger
2 Tbsp sugar
1⁄4 tsp. Salt
Potsticker or Egg Rool wrappers
Cooking Oil
2/3 cup honey
1⁄4 cup white wine

Grind almonds. Add ginger, sugar and salt and mix with ground almonds. Drop a spoonful into wrapper and seal them with water. Fry in oil, until golden brown. Drain on pour over fritters and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.