Savory Corn Fritters With Sauteed Vegetables

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   In a bowl combine 1 cup of corn kernels, flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and soda water.

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   Stir to blend.

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   Add Tabasco sauce and black pepper.

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   Stir, and set batter aside.

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   Blanch the green beans in boiling water.

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   Chill.

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   Place 3 ears of corn (in husks) on a preheated barbecue grill, and cook, turning periodically, for 10 minutes.

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   Let cool; then, shuck corn, remove kernels and set aside.

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   Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat.

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    Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the bacon.

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    Cook for 1 minute, stirring.

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    If the bacon is lean you may need to add an extra tablespoon of olive oil.

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    Add the okra.

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    Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

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    Add the onions.

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    Stir.

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    Add thyme and tomatoes.

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    Add toasted corn, and stir; then, the green beans and garlic.

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    Add vinegar.

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    Stir and reduce heat to medium.

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    Cook for 3 minutes.

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    Add butter and tarragon, and stir to blend.

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    Salt and pepper to taste.

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    Keep sauce warm.

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    Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep fryer to 340 degrees.

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    Drop a tablespoon of fritter batter into oil.

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    Cook until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.

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    Remove with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.

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    Repeat with remaining batter.

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    Before serving, add scallions to vegetable sauce and reheat.

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    Distribute over the center of each plate, and surround with fritters.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.