Make a batch of these corn fritters to serve with a roast, grill or braai, or as part of No-Meat Monday; with a salsa, and some crispy bread, they will make you an ever-popular super mom!
Serves 4
Method:
– 750 ml frozen corn kernels, thawed
– 2 large eggs, beaten
– 70 g self-raising flour (125 ml)
– 15 ml fresh chopped parsley
– 15 ml fresh chopped dill
– 15 ml fresh chopped coriander
– 1 small red chilli, seeds removed and chopped very finely (optional)
– Sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
– Extra virgin olive oil or sunflower oil (for frying)
Ingredients:
1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl; stir well to combine.
2. Season with salt and black pepper.
3. In a large frying pan, add 45 ml oil to the pan.
4. Cook over medium heat.
5. When oil is hot, drop teaspoonfuls into the pan. Do not flatten; leave as they have landed in the pan.
6. Wait about three minutes to turn over.
7. Cook for a further three to four minutes.
8. Remove, and drain on a paper towel or in a colander lined with paper towel.
Variations:
• Add 5 ml baking powder, 2 ml ground cumin, 5 ml ground coriander and 4 chopped spring onions to the batter; omit the herbs.
• Add 5 ml baking powder, 125 ml milk; use 100 g (180 ml) cake flour, and add 125 ml grated Cheddar cheese and 60 ml Parmesan cheese; omit herbs, but the parsley makes a good addition.
• Sprinkle with icing sugar for a sweet and savoury taste sensation.
• Serve with maple syrup on the side.