Bortellina (savoury pancakes)

Method

1. 1 Make a soft batter with the flour and the water, add the salt and the egg and at the end stir the finely chopped shallot into the batter.
2. 2 Cook the bortelline in very hot lard; when they are golden and crisp on one side turn them over and let them crisp up on the other side too.
3. 3 When they are done, pat them dry with kitchen paper.