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Spicy Corn Fritters with Salsa

Spicy Corn Fritters with Salsa

Fresh corn needs no precooking for these fritters, which stay crispy on the outside and sweet inside. A quick tomato salsa cuts through the richness of the fried batter.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 corn cobs kernels removed
  • 3/4 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 scallions finely chopped
  • Handful of cilantro chopped
  • Peanut or sunflower oil for frying
  • For the salsa:
  • 2 ripe tomatoes skinned and chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Dash of Tabasco sauce
  • Cilantro and scallions to taste

Equipment

  • Knife and cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Food processor (optional for salsa)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cut the kernels off the corn cobs.
  2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, eggs, and milk in a bowl. Stir in the corn, paprika, scallions, and cilantro.
  3. Heat oil in a pan. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil.
  4. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and puffed.
  5. Pulse the salsa ingredients in a processor or chop finely and mix.
  6. Serve the hot fritters immediately with the salsa.

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