Kansas City Fritters With Fresh Tomato Salsa

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Although this recipe comes from '500 all-time great recipes cookbook, 1996, i made the bacon ingredient optional to accomodate vegetarians in my family!!

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Steps

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For salsa ~ mix all the salsa ingredients together & season to taste.

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Cover & chill until ready to serve.

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For fritters ~ put corn in large mixing bowl , then add egg yolks & mix well.

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Add flour & blend.

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When mixture thickens , gradually blend in milk.

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Stir in zucchini , bacon , scallions , cayenne pepper & seasoning , then set aside.

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In small bowl , whisk together egg whites until stiff peaks form , then gently fold into corn batter mixture.

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Heat oil in large frying pan , then place four large spoonfuls of the mixture into the oil.

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Fry over moderate heat 2-3 minutes on each side , until golden.

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Remove fritters from oil & drain on paper towels ~ keep fritters warm in the oven while frying remaining 4 fritters.

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Serve 2 fritters each , with a large spoonful of the chilled tomato salsa.

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Ingredients

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tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, lemon juice, fresh cilantro, tabasco sauce, corn, eggs, all-purpose flour, milk, zucchini, bacon, scallions, cayenne pepper, sunflower oil, salt, pepper