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Corn Fritters

17/11/2023

Corn fritters are a simple and tasty dish that can be served as an appetizer or a side dish. Here’s how you can prepare them:

Ingredients

  • 200 g of corn flour
  • 100 g of all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 150 ml of milk
  • 100 g of grated cheese (pecorino or parmesan)
  • 1 packet of baking powder for savories
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying
  • (Optional) A pinch of aromatic herbs to taste (for example, chopped parsley)

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, mix the corn flour with the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
  2. Add the eggs and mix again until you have a homogeneous mixture.
  3. Gradually incorporate the milk, continuing to stir to prevent lumps.
  4. Add the grated cheese, salt, pepper, and if desired, aromatic herbs.
  5. Mix all the ingredients well until you have a batter that is a bit thicker than usual.
  6. Let the mixture rest for about ten minutes.
  7. In the meantime, heat ample oil in a pan.
  8. When the oil is hot, fry small amounts of the mixture at a time, using a spoon to shape the fritters into rounds. They should swell slightly and become golden.
  9. Drain the fritters on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  10. Serve the corn fritters hot to best appreciate their taste.

You can accompany the fritters with a spicy tomato sauce or a cheese cream to add an extra touch of flavor.

Curiosity

Corn fritters have peasant origins and are widespread in many Italian regional variants, where they are also called “polentine” or “panelle” depending on the area. These fritters are a great way to use corn flour creatively and differently from the classic polenta.