Corn Fritters with Salsa Recipe

Name: Corn Fritters with Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup chopped white onion; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeno chiles; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 ears corn, shucked; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup milk; 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal; 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; Accompaniment: sour cream

Servings: persons

2 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup chopped white onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeno chiles
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 ears corn, shucked
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Accompaniment: sour cream

1
Stir together all salsa ingredients and season with salt.
2
Cut corn kernels from ears and scrape cobs to extract juice, then discard cobs.
3
Whisk together egg and milk until smooth and stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt.
4
Stir in corn, including juice.
5
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then drop in 2 tablespoons batter each for 4 fritters.
6
Fry until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side, and drain on paper towels.
7
Make more fritters in same manner, adding oil as necessary.
8
Serve fritters with salsa.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped, 1/3 cup chopped white onion, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeno chiles, and more.

Yes, Corn Fritters with Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Corn Fritters with Salsa

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