Cooking Historically - Sweet Corn Fritters

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent for vegan options.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but vegetable oil is cheaper.

Prepare the corn by rinsing and drying it to avoid excess moisture in the fritters.

In a bowl, add the prepared corn.

Pour in 1 cup of milk.

Crack in 1 egg.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder.

Add a dash of salt to taste.

Gradually add flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the batter reaches a thin pancake batter consistency.

Place a small cast iron skillet over the campfire.

Add enough oil to cover the bottom of the skillet.

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into the skillet for each fritter.

Cook the fritters for about 2 minutes on each side until well browned.

Cooking Techniques

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