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Corn Fritters with Cheddar and Scallions
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Terry
August 14, 2021
Maybe someone commented on this, but...you realize that "corn kernels" is among the list of ingredients to be added to the corn and (corn) milk in the bowl - ? Also in that vein I'm glad I looked back at the ingredient list before adding a splash of actual milk, as the "milk" in the instructions apparently refers to the corn-milk! I wonder if this might be the reason the patties did not come together (or needed extra binding) for some. Otherwise I love more creative recipes for veggies than cook-and-eat and these look yummy so I'll be following up after I make them.
Linda D.
August 5, 2021
First, thank you Alexandra for this corn fritter recipe. My husband has been pining for corn fritters. Second, thanks to all who took the time to share insights and experiences. After the second effort, this is what works for us: two ears of corn, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup flour, 1 jalapeno pepper, salt, and pepper. I let the batter sit for 15 minutes before making my test fritter to determine if it needed more egg or flour. The batter did not. Apricot preserves on the side when you fancy., yum! Frozen corn added when that second ear of corn did not look fresh. Thanks again to all!
margotbassettsilver
August 23, 2019
Oh and also it made a HUGE amount! I did a half recipe which would have been enough for 5-6 people.
margotbassettsilver
August 23, 2019
I found these to be extremely disappointing and am pretty surprised by all the glowing reviews. They are delicious by virtue of being composed of delicious things: fresh, in-season corn, sharp cheddar, herbs - but they did not hold together well until more binder was added at which point they were overwhelmed by an unpleasant gluey, floury-ness. Also needed significant salting, and I cannot imagine serving them alone without toppings - I used chopped cherry tomatoes lightly dressed with salt, olive oil & a dash of balsamic and sour cream - again, tasty because all of those things in a pile with corn and cheese is hard to make not-tasty - but SO much work for such little payoff.
Alexandra S.
August 26, 2019
So disappointing to hear this as this is one of my favorite summer recipes. Glad you were able to salvage the corn with your garnishes. Again, bummer this didn't work out for you.
Beth A.
July 16, 2018
caarin's comment made me think of this: using cotija cheese in the fritters instead of cheddar and adding some adobo spice to the mix. Then the squeeze of lime makes great sense.
caarin
July 16, 2018
These were great. I found that once the pan and oil was truly hot, if I left the fritters alone for 2 minutes on lowish heat the bottom of the fritter caramelizes and it holds together. At that point there will not be any resistance when you lift it with the spatula - that's how you know they're ready to flip. Next time I'm thinking of adding a cup full of chopped raw shrimp to the mix. Maybe a squeeze of lime just before serving...
Victoria W.
September 16, 2017
DELICIOUS! I followed the recipe but added carrot strings and seasoned ithe mixture with lemon pepper. We used apricot preserves for dipping. The family loved them.
msmely
September 5, 2017
Half recipe came together easily with 2 ears of corn for 3 eggs and about 2/3 of a cup of flour. I found it was easy to scoop a golf ball sized amount onto a fork and drop it into the pan. The advice to do a test fritter and taste for salt and pepper is spot-on. I found letting the batter sit for a good 10-15 minutes ensured good hydration of the flour and ensured I didn't end up with a floury-doughy end product so I'd advise to let the batter sit before deciding whether or not to add more flour and eggs. I erred on the side of more binder. Husband is anti-cilantro so I used thyme and red chili pepper for a slightly different take.
Barbara C.
August 27, 2017
I have a corn fritter recipe that is a little easier than the one here. For every three ears of corn add one lightly beaten egg, 2 tablespoons cream, 3 tablespoons each flour and cornmeal, and half teaspoon salt. Herbs may be added as well. Remove the kernels from two of the ears using a knife (I actually have a Oxo brand corn kernel remover), and use a box grater on the other. Using a butter knife "milk" the cobs to get as much liquid out of them as possible. Stir all the ingredients together and fry them in a hot frying pan with vegetable oil. So delicious!.
Chris G.
April 6, 2017
Alexandra,
Hmm, knew I would forget some things! My parents used to make corn fritters with a "regular" batter mixed separately, and then the corn kernels mixed in and carefully dropped into a deep fat fryer. I think it was a fairly sweet batter. They were wonderful fritters, too! I can't wait to try your recipe, it sounds delicious! Thanks so much for sharing. I am of course also itching to try experimenting with blending your recipe with my parents sauted corn recipe! :-)
Chris
Hmm, knew I would forget some things! My parents used to make corn fritters with a "regular" batter mixed separately, and then the corn kernels mixed in and carefully dropped into a deep fat fryer. I think it was a fairly sweet batter. They were wonderful fritters, too! I can't wait to try your recipe, it sounds delicious! Thanks so much for sharing. I am of course also itching to try experimenting with blending your recipe with my parents sauted corn recipe! :-)
Chris
Alexandra S.
April 9, 2017
Chris this all sounds so good — sweet corn fritters, sweet-savory corn sauté (maybe fritterized), maybe a combination of the two. Keep me posted! Thanks for writing in!
Chris G.
April 6, 2017
Alexandra,
Reading this, and copying it, it set the old tired gray cells to thinking! When I was a kid growing up, my parents used to make a side dish they called "Sauted Corn." It consisted of 3 cups or so of fresh or frozen corn, about 1/2 a cup of diced onion, about 1/2 a cup of diced yellow onion, about the same amount of sweet bell peppers diced and 4 or 5 strips of slab bacon, cut into "lardons." They would saute all this until everything got all brown and caramelized, (and kind of gooey!) They used to do this in a cast iron fry pan which made clean-up kind of a mess and had to be soaked to remove the caramelization. Teflon would be a lot easier! It has been a really long time since I made any Sauted Corn, however I'm thinking, while it would extend the time needed to make you recipe it might make really interesting fritters!? Obviously some experimenting would be needed to adapt ingredients and cooking time/temperature and etc. (It also occurred to me that one could substitute fresh chilies for all or part of the green pepper. (type of chili to suit individual tolerance for heat levels, (capsaicin).
Chris
Reading this, and copying it, it set the old tired gray cells to thinking! When I was a kid growing up, my parents used to make a side dish they called "Sauted Corn." It consisted of 3 cups or so of fresh or frozen corn, about 1/2 a cup of diced onion, about 1/2 a cup of diced yellow onion, about the same amount of sweet bell peppers diced and 4 or 5 strips of slab bacon, cut into "lardons." They would saute all this until everything got all brown and caramelized, (and kind of gooey!) They used to do this in a cast iron fry pan which made clean-up kind of a mess and had to be soaked to remove the caramelization. Teflon would be a lot easier! It has been a really long time since I made any Sauted Corn, however I'm thinking, while it would extend the time needed to make you recipe it might make really interesting fritters!? Obviously some experimenting would be needed to adapt ingredients and cooking time/temperature and etc. (It also occurred to me that one could substitute fresh chilies for all or part of the green pepper. (type of chili to suit individual tolerance for heat levels, (capsaicin).
Chris
Vivienne
October 3, 2016
I have made these for two different groups of friends. First time I omitted the cilantro because I knew one of my friends hates it. Since I made a big batch, and they were so good, one of the guests ate two right out of the fridge for breakfast. The second time I added lots of fresh cilantro and really liked it better. As a huge fan of Mario Batali's Ricotta zucchini fritter recipe, I threw in some Greek yoghurt that I sometimes substitute if I'm out of ricotta. I know, I know, substituting for the substitute. Trust me, it works. These fritters are so good they rival my other favorite Food52 recipe: Summer Corn Chowder. Make a big batch.
I'm fortunate to have a wonderful local farmer who provides the best fresh corn all summer long. I cook four ears from his 15 ear dozen and the rest I strip, raw, with an OXO stripper and seal into quart size freezer bags. Perfectly ready to make into the chowder mentioned above or these awesome fritters.
I'm fortunate to have a wonderful local farmer who provides the best fresh corn all summer long. I cook four ears from his 15 ear dozen and the rest I strip, raw, with an OXO stripper and seal into quart size freezer bags. Perfectly ready to make into the chowder mentioned above or these awesome fritters.
CookingJoy
September 12, 2016
These really came out excellent. Made them for a party this weekend and they were completely gone. I am ashamed to say that it's end of summer but I still used Trader Joes frozen fire roasted corn as another poster had mentioned. I also added a few red pepper flakes and this korean paste to give them a kick. Really was a great recipe and I will make it again. Thanks for sharing! Also tip is to make them smaller so that they're easier to flip.
Alexandra S.
September 12, 2016
Don't be ashamed—using frozen corn is such a great tip! As is making smaller fritters. Thanks!
jan
September 5, 2016
I made these for dinner with the best fresh corn of the summer. I have been trying to find a good recipe for corn fritters for 25 years and my search is now over. We loved these. Although the there is cheese and flour and eggs, the ingredients are so balanced and the sweetness and crisp taste of the corn shines through. I had about 3.5 cups of corn, I used 3 eggs and just over 1/3 cup of flour. I found the trick was to be patient while cooking and let them crisp a bit in the pan before flipping and had no problem with them falling apart. Thanks for the great recipe.
Alexandra S.
September 5, 2016
I'm so happy to hear this, Jan! So true re patience — if you try to flip these too quickly (before they begin developing a crust), it can get messy. I love the cheese in these, too — it's not overpowering and these by no means taste cheesy, but it adds a really nice flavor. Thanks so much for writing in!
Clover88
August 28, 2016
Made them as directed, but with only about 1/3 cup cilantro in case it was too strong a taste with the delicate corn. Delicious! A little bit of work, but not too much.
pjcamp
August 27, 2016
These are extremely good BUT they do not hold together well. You'll need all of the flour. Sort of like a corn latke, and like latkes, in need of a topping of some sort. Salsa is nice. Some chopped tomatoes. Or a grated tomato and a drizzle of olive oil, like a pan con tomate.
Alexandra S.
August 28, 2016
A topping is so nice with these—love the idea of a simple grated tomato and drizzle of oil.
Gardener
August 2, 2016
After slicing off the kernels, I lightly ran the cob over the large holes of a box grater to extract the milk - worked like a charm. I tried your suggested technique first but it wasn't very effective.
rmandell
July 28, 2016
I know it's called a fritter, but has anyone tried baking these? I try to avoid standing over a hot stove in the summer.
Alexandra S.
August 3, 2016
I haven't yet, but you could try a test fritter in the oven to see how it does, then resort to frying if necessary.
June
July 26, 2016
I haven't tried this yet...but am wondering if I could adapt it to use up the overload zucchini from my garden? I'm thinking of shredding (coarsely) the zucchini, drain it and then squeeze the extra moisture out, then add it with the addition of some extra flour, egg, salt and a bit of Old Bay seasoning. What do you think?
Alexandra S.
July 26, 2016
Yes, absolutely! Definitely salt the zucchini and let it drain and squeeze it out. Then I think you'll be good to go! Love zucchini fritters.
AntoniaJames
July 20, 2016
Such a great way to use extra summer corn. These were a huge hit last night. I added a touch of ground cumin, which you could not taste on its own, but I do think it made them taste better. I used the minimum amount of flour and just sort of dropped the batter into the hot oil; the egg held everything intact. I used a sharp aged cheddar, which also made a difference. We had these as a main dish, so I made a quick salsa with chopped grape tomatoes, lime juice, a touch of olive oil S&P and finally chopped cilantro, as I decided they needed some kind of condiment. A keeper!
Also, I posted a NotRecipe of these, a little while ago. ;o)
Also, I posted a NotRecipe of these, a little while ago. ;o)
Alexandra S.
July 20, 2016
So happy to hear this! I think the salsa is genius -- such a nice complement but also such a nice way to make this more of a meal. Definitely doing this next time. Thanks AJ!
Lucy
July 18, 2016
Has anyone tried a gluten free version? cornmeal instead of flour?
Alexandra S.
July 18, 2016
I haven't, but I think cornmeal is a good idea — an ottolenghi recipe for corn fritters I made a long time ago called for cornmeal — but I also think oatmeal could work (maybe grind it first?) or any other gluten-free flour. Good luck!
AntoniaJames
July 20, 2016
I'm going to try these next time with the super fine Thai rice flour I keep on hand to make Alice Medrich's pastry cream . . . .;o)
annemlock
July 18, 2016
I made this last night and they were great - as were the leftovers cold from the fridge for lunch today! Oh - and we had them with your chimichurri shrimp - also amazing! Didn't realize the recipes where from the same author until just now :)
Alexandra S.
July 18, 2016
So happy to hear this anne! There is something about these sorts of foods that are so good straight from the fridge. I've been making cabbage pancakes kind of in the same fashion, and I can't get enough of them day old, cold. So happy you liked the shrimp, too!
Judith
July 17, 2016
Anyone know if you can refrigerate some f the batter for the next day?
CFrance
July 17, 2016
I would like to know that too. I have adult children arriving this week and am trying to do as much food prep in advance as I can.
Alexandra S.
July 17, 2016
You can! Be sure to stir it up before frying off the fritters on subsequent days -- I think I actually fried them up over the course of 4 days. I was worried at day 4, because the batter looked a little funky, but they tasted great!
CFrance
July 18, 2016
I tried this with the frozen fire-roasted corn from Trader Joe's. I used 3/8 cup of flour, one large egg, two small scallions. I let the corn defrost and mixed it all up. The consistency was perfect (but there was no corn milk). It held together and fried up easily. I only made one fritter and have now refrigerated the "batter" (it's not really a batter consistency) and will see how it does up tomorrow. It was very good. I imagine it would be even better with fresh corn.
Alexandra S.
July 18, 2016
CFrance— so great to know this works with frozen corn! Thanks so much for writing in with your quantities and adjustments — that's so helpful for people. Also great to know that I could make this year-round ... thanks! I think the "batter" will perform well for you tomorrow. It has been for me even on day 4.
Katie G.
July 17, 2016
I hate making corn fritters because I have been burned by exploding kernels too many times! But the addition of cheddar...I just might have to try these.
AntoniaJames
July 16, 2016
Mmmmm, yes. Always looking for clever ways to use fresh corn in the summer. On my menu plan for next week. ;o)
Caroline B.
July 13, 2016
This was so simple to make and extremely delicious! I love how the fritter was mostly corn. Thanks for the recipe!
CFrance
July 10, 2016
If they don't hold together when you squeeze them, why would you add more flour with the additional egg? It seems like it would just need more liquid.
I have some great frozen Mexican corn kernels from Trader Joe. I wonder if I could substitute them for the fresh corn plus add a little water to compensate for the lack of corn milk.
I have some great frozen Mexican corn kernels from Trader Joe. I wonder if I could substitute them for the fresh corn plus add a little water to compensate for the lack of corn milk.
Alexandra S.
July 10, 2016
I would give the frozen corn a try! I don't think you need to add any water—the egg and flour should be just fine. In terms of adding flour and egg together, you might not need both, so you certainly could try just adding an egg. I find you need to create that pastiness that comes from the combination of egg and flour, but I might be wrong. Try adding just an egg, then do a test fritter, and if it's not holding together, add some more flour. Good luck!
Beth A.
July 8, 2016
The first time I had sweetcorn fritters was in Bath, England at Green Park Brasserie in 2010. The chef kindly shared the recipe so these have been my go-to fritter. This recipe seems more corn-dense so I do want to try these. For the Green Park ones, the eggs are separated thus they are more work. Now I have to go buy some corn and do a side-by-side. Yippee.
Alexandra S.
July 8, 2016
Hi Beth!
They sound similar to an Ottolenghi recipe that I made a long time ago. His recipe calls for separating the eggs, too, so they come out more like fluffy pancakes. Would love to hear how your side-by-side comparison goes!
They sound similar to an Ottolenghi recipe that I made a long time ago. His recipe calls for separating the eggs, too, so they come out more like fluffy pancakes. Would love to hear how your side-by-side comparison goes!
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