Sweet corn fritters

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive oil
½cupChopped onions
¼cupBrunoise red peppers
¼cupBrunoise yellow peppers
2cupsSweet corn kernels; (about 4 medium
; ears)
2tablespoonsChopped garlic
¼cupChopped green onions
3Eggs; beaten
cupMilk
2teaspoonsBaking powder
1cupMasa flour or cornmeal
cupFlour
1dashWorcestershire Sauce
1dashCrystal Hot Sauce
Solid vegetable shortening for
; deep-frying
Creole seasoning
2cupsCreole Dipping Sauce
1Egg
1tablespoonMinced garlic
2tablespoonsFresh lemon juice
1tablespoonChopped parsley
2tablespoonsChopped green onions
1cupOlive oil
¼teaspoonCayenne
1tablespoonCreole or whole-grain mustard
1teaspoonSalt

Directions

CREOLE DIPPING SAUCE

1. Preheat the oil for frying.

2. In a saute pan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions, peppers, corn and garlicup 3. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for about 2 minutes, or until slightly wilted.

4. Stir in ¼ cup of the green onions. Remove and set aside to cool. Beat the eggs and milk together. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Add the masa, flour and baking powder, beating and incorporating until the batter is smooth.

6. Fold the corn mixture into the batter. Season with salt and pepper.

Season with a dash of Worcestershire Sauce and hot sauce. Set aside.

7. Drop the batter, a heaping tablespoon at a time, into pan of hot oil.

When the beignets pop to the surface, roll them around with a slotted spoon in the oil to brown them evenly. Fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes.

8. Remove and drain on two separate paper-lined plates. Season with Creole seasoning.

9. Serve the beignets with the dipping sauce on a platter.

Yields: 6 to 8 servings

Creole Dipping Sauce:

1. Put the egg, garlic, lemon juice, parsley and green onions in a food processor and puree for 15 seconds.

2. With the processor running, pour the oil through the feed tube in a steady stream. Add the cayenne, mustard, and salt and pulse once or twice to blend.

3. Cover and let sit for 1 hour in the refrigerator before using. (Best if used within 24 hours.)

Yields: 1⅓ cups

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NOTES : From Chef and author Emeril Lagasse Recipe by: Good Morning America Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.