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Corn Fritters with Garden Black Bean Salsa

Course: 30 minutes
Author: Mary Ann Dwyer

Ingredients

  • Corn Fritters:
  • 3-4 ears of fresh corn plus corn milk (2 cups corn kernels)
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • pinch of cayenne
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • Salsa:
  • 4 medium roma tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion chopped
  • 1 large red pepper chopped
  • 1 large yellow pepper chopped
  • 1 large orange pepper chopped
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 small jalapenos with ribs and seeds if you like it hot, without if you like it mild
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Cut the kernels from the ears of corn with a pairing knife and place in a large bowl. Using the back of a table knife scrape the milk from the cobs into the bowl. Add the green onions, egg and milk.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, salt, pepper and cayenne. Add this mixture to the corn mixture and stir until the batter is evenly moistened.
  • Heat some oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Scoop a little less than a 1/4 cup batter into the skillet. I fit about 4 scoops in my skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side, then flip and continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes until lightly browned and crispy. Repeat until all batter is finished. Place fritters in a baking dish to keep warm.
  • Salsa: Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl. In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper until combined. Add this mixture to the bowl of vegetables. Toss until combined. Serve immediately. Can be stored in refrigerator for 2 days covered.