Torrejas de maiz tierno (fresh corn fritters)
24 Fritters
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | cups | Corn, sweet; cut from the cob |
| ¼ | cup | Flour, all-purpose |
| 2 | tablespoons | Sugar, brown, light |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | teaspoon | Habanero hot sauce |
| 1 | large | Eggs; lightly beaten |
| 2 | tablespoons | Cheese, cheddar; grated |
| ¼ | cup | Oil, vegetable |
Directions
HEAT SCALE = MILD
Gently but thoroughly combine the corn and its liquid with the flour, sugar, salt and hot sauce. Blend in the egg and cheese. Stir the batter well. Heat the oil to 265F and drop in the batter by teaspoonfuls. Fry until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels and serve very hot.