The Best Fresh Corn Fritters
These are delightful explosions of taste, can be served with charred tomato salsa as an appie, as a side dish or even maple syrup for breakfast. i am including the charred tomato salsa but they are great all on their own too.
Steps
Salsa:.
Position an oven rack about 4 inches below the broiler and heat the broiler on high.
Arrange the tomatoes and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet and broil until the tomatoes are charred on one side , about 5 minutes.
Turn the tomatoes and garlic and char on the second side , about 2 minutes longer.
Let cool.
Peel the tomatoes and garlic , discarding the skins and saving any juices that are released.
In a blender , briefly pure the tomatoes and their juices , the garlic , chipotle chile , and 1 / 2 teaspoons saltit neednt be perfectly smooth.
In a medium , heavy-based saucepan , heat the oil over medium-high heat.
When a drop of the pured tomato mixture sizzles when added , pour in the remaining pure.
Bring to a boil , stirring frequently.
Adjust the heat to an active simmer and continue to cook , stirring frequently , until reduced to a scant cup and thickened to a sauce consistency , 8 to 12 minutes.
Cool to room temperature.
Stir in the cilantro and the lime juice'.
Ingredients
all-purpose flour, stone-ground yellow cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, table salt, whole milk, sour cream, eggs, fresh corn kernels, vegetable oil, tomatoes, garlic clove, chipotle chile in adobo, kosher salt, extra virgin olive oil, fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice