To make the patties: In a bowl, combine the beef, pork, onion, scallions, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix well.

Divide the mixture into equal portions and form each into a thin patty, about ¼ inch thick. Place on a plate and set aside.

To make the batter: Place all the batter ingredient in a medium bowl and mix with fork until the mixture is smooth. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.

Pour oil to a depth of about 1 inch into a large, heavy frying pan, and heat over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers.

Dip the meat patties one by one into the batter and place them in the fry pan.

Cook each fritter on both sides until golden brown, approximately 4 minutes per side.

emove the fritters to a wire rack set in a half sheet pan and place in the oven to keep them warm until ready to serve.