Frituritas de Maíz (Corn Fritters)

By garciamoss

Ingredients

• Basil Parmesan Sauce:
• 1 lb corn meal, extra fine
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh corn
• 3 eggs
• Basil Parmesan sauce on the side (the recipe follows below)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon mashed garlic
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Details

Adapted from hispanickitchen.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions for Corn Fritters:
In a pot, mix the milk, butter, sugar and salt and bring to a boil.

Remove from the heat and put in the corn, the corn meal, and the baking powder and stir until it becomes a paste.

Let the paste cool - this is important! Then add the eggs one by one and mix together.

Fry by the spoonful and serve with the sauce.


Directions for Basil Parmesan Sauce:
In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients and let cool in the fridge until serving time.