Market Table's Quinoa Hush Puppies with Chile Aioli

Name: Market Table's Quinoa Hush Puppies with Chile Aioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 170 grams quinoa (1 cup); 1 gram salt (1/4 teaspoon), plus more for sprinkling; ⅓ cup finely chopped yellow onion; 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped; 90 grams all-purpose flour (3/4 cup); 2 grams baking powder (1/2 teaspoon); 1 large egg; 1/4 cup buttermilk; Finely grated zest of 1/2 a lemon; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped drained capers; Safflower or peanut oil, for frying; 2 grams chile powder (1/2 teaspoon); 1 pinch of cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 anchovy filet; 1 small clove garlic, minced

Servings: persons

170 grams quinoa (1 cup)
1 gram salt (1/4 teaspoon), plus more for sprinkling
⅓ cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
90 grams all-purpose flour (3/4 cup)
2 grams baking powder (1/2 teaspoon)
1 large egg
1/4 cup buttermilk
Finely grated zest of 1/2 a lemon
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped drained capers
Safflower or peanut oil, for frying
2 grams chile powder (1/2 teaspoon)
1 pinch of cayenne pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 anchovy filet
1 small clove garlic, minced

1
Place the quinoa in a large sieve.
2
Add cold water and stir the quinoa with your hand or a wooden spoon.
3
Let the water drain.
4
Repeat at least once.
5
Place the drained quinoa in a medium-size pot.
6
Add 1 cup of water and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
7
Bring the quinoa and water to a boil with lid on, then turn heat down to a simmer.
8
Simmer quinoa for 12 minutes.
9
Remove pot from the heat and allow quinoa to sit five minutes with the lid still on.
10
Fluff quinoa with a fork and spread out evenly on a small rimmed pan to cool.
11
In a bowl, combine the cooled quinoa with the remaining hush puppies ingredients except for the frying oil.
12
Mix until the batter comes together.
13
Heat a pot with 2 inches of oil.
14
It is hot enough when a pinch of batter thrown in sizzles (350 degrees).
15
Carefully spoon heaping tablespoons of batter into the oil, about 5 at a time, and fry 2 to 3 minutes, flipping occasionally with a slotted spoon or wire spider, until crisp and golden brown.
16
Place the fried hush puppies on a tray lined with paper towels and immediately sprinkle with salt.
17
Repeat until all the hush puppies are fried.
18
To make the chile aioli, combine the spices, mayonnaise, anchovy and garlic in the bowl of a blender.
19
Blend on high speed until smooth.
20
Serve with the fried hush puppies.

487

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 170 grams quinoa (1 cup), 1 gram salt (1/4 teaspoon), plus more for sprinkling, ⅓ cup finely chopped yellow onion, 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Market Table's Quinoa Hush Puppies with Chile Aioli falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!