Clam Fritters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. finely chopped clams
2 well-beaten egg yolks
1 c. cracker crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
pinch of cayenne
1 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
enough clam juice to make a heavy batter
3 stiffly beaten egg whites

Preparation

Mix clams with egg yolks, cracker crumbs, salt, pepper, cayenne, parsley and clam juice.
Fold in egg whites.
Drop the batter by spoonfuls into hot (370\u00b0) fat.
Cook until they are brown on both sides, turning once.
Drain on paper towels.