Fresh Corn and Okra Fritters Recipe

Name: Fresh Corn and Okra Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup stone-ground white cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. baking powder, preferably homemade (see above); 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions; 1 cup fresh corn kernels; 1 cup (about 5 oz.) thinly sliced (18- to 1/4-inch thick) okra; About 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Servings: persons

1/2 cup stone-ground white cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder, preferably homemade (see above)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1 cup (about 5 oz.) thinly sliced (18- to 1/4-inch thick) okra
About 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

1
Put cornmeal, flour, 1 teaspoon salt and baking powder in a mixing bowl, and stir well to blend.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together egg and water, and stir into dry ingredients, mixing just until well blended.
3
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper over scallions, corn and okra, and fold vegetables into batter.
4
Pour oil into a large skillet, and heat to 340F.
5
Scoop batter by about 1/4 cupfuls into hot oil.
6
Fry until golden brown on both sides, carefully turning to brown evenly and to cook through, for about 3 to 5 minutes.
7
Remove from skillet using a slotted spoon, and drain fritters on layers of paper towels.
8
Sprinkle lightly with salt, and serve hot or at room temperature.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup stone-ground white cornmeal, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. baking powder, preferably homemade (see above), and more.

Yes, Fresh Corn and Okra Fritters falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fresh Corn and Okra Fritters

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