Author Adapted by Pam - For the Love of Cooking / Original by Dinner at the Zoo
Equipment
Large Nonstick Skillet
Ingredients
Lime Sour Cream:
½cupfull-fat sour cream
Juice from 1 lime, or more, to taste
Sea salt, to taste
Corn Fritters:
1½cupsfresh corn kernels, cut from the cob**If using frozen corn, thaw first and drain away any liquid.
⅓ cup + 1 tbsp flour
2tbspcorn meal
½tspsugar
½tspbaking powder
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
1egg, well beaten
¼cupwhole milk
¼cupsharp cheddar cheese, shredded
3tbspgreen onions, sliced, plus more for serving
Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
Prepare the lime sour cream, if desired, by combining the sour cream with fresh lime juice, and sea salt; mix well and set aside to allow flavors time to mingle.
Combine the fresh corn kernels, flour, corn meal, sugar, baking powder, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste together in a bowl.
Whisk together the egg and milk until well combined then pour over the corn mixture and stir until a thick batter forms. Add the sharp cheddar cheese and green onions then mix until well combined.
Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is HOT, add two tablespoon-size mounds of the corn mixture into the skillet, then gently flatten them.
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until crispy and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and place on a wire cooling rack which helps the fritters retain their crispiness. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve with sliced green onions and lime sour cream. Enjoy.