Spanish Ham Fritters

Batter:
1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 large egg
1/2 c. water
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Lightly beat egg. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in beaten egg. Mix. Add water and stir. Batter should be a thin sauce but not runny.
Filling:
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 c. diced ham
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
2 cloves crushed garlic
pepper to taste
method:
Heat 2 tbsp. of olive oil in a small frying pan and sautit is soft. Remove from pan. Mix onion, ham, parsley, garlic, and pepper into batter. Put enough olive oil in the frying pan to cover the bottom, about inch deep. Heat oil over medium heat. Drop the mixture by teaspoonfuls into the oil. Fry until the bottom of the fritters are browned. Turn them over and brown the other side. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Preparation time: 45 minutes Makes about 20 fritters