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Crispy Fried Corn Cakes


Description

A crispy, corny addition to soups, chili, and stews. Also good as a side for anything that you would normally serve with cornbread.”


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fine cornmeal
  • 1 cup water
  • oil for frying
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Add water to cornmeal and stir to combine.
  2. Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet to medium-high.
  3. Drop corn mixture by tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Fry until golden brown and flip to brown other side.
  4. Remove from skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Lightly salt each side. You can also add the salt to the mixture before frying, if desired.
  5. These will be crispy on the outer edge and chewy in the middle. What?!