Chile corn cakes

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 egg -- beaten
Date:

Directions

2 TB olive oil

½ c red bell pepper -- chopped ¼ c yellow bell pepper --

: chopped

2 c fresh corn kernels --

: approximately 4 cobs ⅔ c yellow onions -- chopped 1 TB pure chile powder

1 ts ground cumin

¼ c rich chicken stock

¾ c flour

1 ts baking powder

½ c yellow cornmeal

½ c milk

1 TB unsalted butter -- melted

2 TB cilantro -- chopped

: Salt and freshly ground : pepper to taste

: Vegetable oil for sauteeing In a large saucepan over medium high heat, add olive oil and saute the peppers, corn and onions for 23 minutes or until onions begin to soften. Add the chili powder and cumin and continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the chicken stock to deglaze the pan and continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated.

In a small bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Add the cornmeal, egg, milk and butter and mix well until very smooth. Add the corn mixture and cilantro and season to taste.

In a large skillet over medium high heat, add oil and heat thoroughly. Add corn batter in large dollops and saute for 34 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove with a spatula, place on paper towels and pat dry. Cook in batches. Keep corn cakes warm in a 275 degree oven until ready to serve.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe By : COOKING RIGHT SHOW #CR9738

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