Emprimir
Correo Electrónico
Receta Gluten-Free Mexican Street Corn Fritters with Kale, Avocado and Mango Salad
 |
Ingredientes
- Corn and Zucchini Fritters
- 2 c sweet white corn (2 ears)
- 1 c grated zucchini using the largest holes on a grater
- ½ c grated yellow crookneck squash using largest holes on a grater
- 1 ½ T minced jalapeño (about ½ large pepper, seeded)
- 1/3 c thinly sliced green onions, white and green parts
- 1 ½ t minced garlic
- 2 T thinly sliced and chopped fresh basil
- 1 T thinly sliced and chopped fresh mint
- ¼ c chopped cilantro (or Italian parsley, if you prefer)
- 1 t dried oregano (preferably freshly dried)
- 1 t sea salt
- ½ c cheese (I used a mixture of cheddar and Jack cheeses)
- 3 large eggs, well beaten
- 1 ½ cup corn flour
- 3 T extra-virgin olive oil
- Kale-Avocado-Mango Salad
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 mango, diced
- 1 Fresno chile, finely minced (optional)
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 2 c thinly sliced kale leaves
- 2 T freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 3 T extra-virgin olive oil
View Full Recipe at The Wimpy Vegetarian
,%20cover%20the%20bowl%20with%20some%20plastic,%20and%20bring%20it%20back%20out%2030%20minutes%20before%20you%20plan%20to%20cook%20up%20the%20fritters.%20Just%20be%20sure%20to%20bring%20the%20batter%20to%20room%20temperature%20for%20an%20even%20cooking.%20Form%20little%20mounds%20in%20your%20hands,%20gently%20place%20them%20on%20a%20lightly%20oiled%20skillet,%20and%20you%E2%80%99re%20good%20to%20go.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EThese%20would%20also%20be%20a%20perfect%20dish%20to%20make%20with%20kids%20of%20almost%20any%20age,%20although%20for%20younger%20kids%20you%E2%80%99ll%20want%20to%20slice%20the%20corn%20kernels%20from%20the%20cobs%20yourself,%20and%20maybe%20pre-grate%20the%20zucchini%20and%20yellow%20squash.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EMexican%20Street%20Corn%20is%20grilled%20corn%20on%20the%20cob%20slathered%20with%20mayo%20or%20sour%20cream%20and%20then%20sprinkled%20with%20cheese,%20lime%20juice,%20chile%20powder,%20salt%20and%20pepper.%20These%20little%20fritters%20remind%20me%20a%20little%20of%20that%20with%20this%20lime%20juice%20dressed%20salad,%20without%20the%20mayo%20and%20sour%20cream.%20But%20it%20you%20want,%20stir%20a%20little%20chile%20powder%20into%20some%20sour%20cream%20and%20put%20a%20dollop%20on%20top.%20%20Other%20condiment%20options%20are%20my%20Avocado%20Cream,%20an%20artichoke%20bruscetta%20topping,%20a%20tomatillo%20salsa.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EOr%20you%20can%20just%20top%20them%20with%20this%20avocado,%20mango%20and%20kale%20salad%20like%20I%20did.%20It%E2%80%99s%20all%20good.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EThe%20Vegetarian-Omnivore%20Table:%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E(Sigh).%20If%20you%20must,%20scallops%20are%20fantastic%20with%20corn.%20You%20can%20go%20with%20the%20big%20meaty%20ones%20and%20serve%20on%20the%20side,%20or%20get%20some%20smaller%20bay%20scallops,%20sear%20in%20a%20hot%20pan,%20and%20toss%20into%20the%20omnivores%E2%80%99%20salads.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EGluten-Free%20Mexican%20Street%20Corn%20Fritters%20with%20Kale,%20Avocado%20and%20Mango%20Salad%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EIngredients...%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EDirections...%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ECorn%20and%20Zucchini%20Fritters%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ESlice%20the%20corn%20kernels%20from%20the%20cobs%20using%20a%20sharp%20knife.%20There%20are%20a%20couple%20of%20ways%20of%20doing%20this%20that%20work%20well.%20You%20can%20position%20the%20ears%20upright%20in%20a%20large%20bowl%20and%20slice%20the%20kernels%20into%20the%20bowl,%20or%20lay%20the%20shucked%20ears%20down%20on%20a%20cutting%20board%20and%20slice%20along%20the%20right%20side%20of%20each%20ear,%20turning%20them%20a%20little%20at%20a%20time%20(my%20personal%20favorite).%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EAdd%20the%20zucchini,%20yellow%20squash,%20jalape%C3%B1o,%20green%20onions,%20garlic,%20basil,%20mint,%20cilantro,%20oregano,%20salt,%20and%20cheeses.%20Toss%20well%20with%20a%20large%20spoon%20or%20your%20hands.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EStir%20in%20the%20beaten%20eggs%20and%20corn%20flour.%20It%20won't%20look%20like%20a%20batter%20as%20it's%20mostly%20vegetables%20and%20cheese.%20The%20idea%20is%20to%20have%20just%20enough%20flour%20and%20egg%20to%20hold%20the%20fritter%20together%20during%20cooking.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ELet%20it%20all%20relax%20in%20the%20bowl%20for%2020%20minutes%20so%20that%20the%20egg%20is%20absorbed%20by%20the%20corn%20flour.%20(This%20is%20a%20good%20time%20to%20make%20the%20salad.)%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EHeat%201%20tablespoon%20oil%20In%20a%20large%20heavy%20pan%20over%20medium%20heat.%20You%20don't%20want%20more%20than%20just%20a%20slick%20of%20oil%20for%20these%20fritters.%20Working%20in%20batches,%20scoop%20about%201/3%20cup%20of%20batter%20into%20your%20palm.%20Form%20the%20batter%20into%20a%20ball%20using%20both%20of%20your%20hands,%20about%20the%20size%20of%20a%20golf%20ball.%20Place%20it%20on%20the%20pan%20and%20gently%20press%20it%20down%20just%20enough%20to%20flatten%20the%20top.%20Repeat%20with%20enough%20fritters%20to%20be%20able%20to%20easily%20flip%20them%20-%20I%20cook%20only%203%20at%20a%20time.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EAllow%20to%20cook%20about%205%20minutes%20until%20the%20bottom%20edges%20just%20begin%20to%20turn%20brown.%20Using%20a%20flat%20spatula,%20flip%20them%20over.%20At%20this%20point%20they%20should%20hold%20together%20very%20well.%20Cook%20for%20another%204%20-%205%20minutes.%20The%20fritters%20should%20be%20lightly%20browned%20on%20both%20sides.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ERemove%20to%20a%20plate%20lined%20with%20paper%20towels,%20cover%20with%20foil%20to%20keep%20warm,%20and%20repeat%20the%20process%20with%20another%20tablespoon%20of%20oil.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EThese%20fritters%20are%20best%20served%20warm.%20Top%20with%20the%20salad.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EKale-Avocado-Mango%20Salad%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ECombine%20the%20avocado,%20mango,%20chile,%20green%20onion%20and%20kale%20in%20a%20large%20bowl.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EIn%20a%20separate%20small%20bowl,%20whisk%20together%20the%20lime%20juice%20and%20salt%20until%20the%20salt%20dissolves.%20Whisk%20in%20the%20oil.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EPour%20over%20the%20salad%20and%20toss,%20using%20your%20hands.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E2.5%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Ehttp://thewimpyvegetarian.com/2014/07/gluten-free-mexican-street-corn-fritters-with-kale-avocado-and-mango-salad/%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ERecipe%20The%20Wimpy%20Vegetarian%20at%20http://thewimpyvegetarian.com.%20I%20hope%20you%20like%20it!%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EPin%20It%20Tags:%20corn,%20featured,%20yellow%20squash,%20zucchini%3C/p%3E){kind=link}