Products used in this recipe
Roasted Corn Fritters, Avocado Crema and Pickled Corn
Yield: 11 Servings (8 oz. each)
Yield: 11 Servings (8 oz. each)
Tender corn fritters served with a house-made pickled corn and jalapeño blend and garnished with avocado crema. A small-plate starter or side with a big flavorful punch!
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Simplot Harvest Fresh™ Avocados: Avocado Pulp, Frozen 12/1lb | 12 oz. | |
| Simplot RoastWorks® Flame-Roasted Corn & Jalapeno Blend, divided | 40 oz. | 1 bag |
| Red wine vinegar | 16 fl. oz. | 2 cups |
| Water | 8 fl. oz. | 1 cup |
| Lime juice, fresh | 6 fl. oz. | 3/4 cup |
| Sugar, granulated | 4 oz. | 1/2 cup |
| Kosher salt | 1 Tbsp. | |
| Pickling spice, tied in a sachet | 2 Tbsp. | |
| Crema, Mexican sour cream | 12 oz. | |
| Lime, whole, juiced and zested | 1 each | |
| Salt | to taste | |
| Black pepper | to taste | |
| Hush Puppy Mix | 16 oz. | |
| Cheddar and Jack cheese blend, shredded | 6 oz. | |
| Water, cold (variable depending on brand of mix) | 14-16 fl. oz. | |
| Cotija cheese, crumbled | 11 oz. | |
| Pickled onions, prepared | 11 oz. | |
| Hot honey, prepared, optional | as needed |
Preparation Instructions:
- Step 1
- Thaw the avocado pulp according to the package instructions.
- Step 2
- Bring vinegar, water, 6 fl. oz. lime juice, sugar, salt and pickling spices to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Cover 24 oz. corn and jalapeño blend with the pickling liquid and allow to sit overnight refrigerated. Drain the excess liquid and remove sachet.
- Step 3
- Preheat fryer to 350˚F.
- Step 4
- In a small bowl, whisk together avocado, crema, lime juice and zest. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a squeeze bottle.
- Step 5
- Combine the hush puppy mix, 16 oz. corn and jalapeño blend and cheese in a large mixing bowl. Add 14-16 fl. oz. of cold water and mix until dry ingredients are incorporated. Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Scoop 1 to 1 1/2 oz. of batter into a preheated fryer using a portion scoop. Fry for approximately 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and center is cooked. Note: batter can be held covered and refrigerated for up to 8 hours.
- Step 6
- For each serving; arrange 2 oz. of picked corn and jalapeño blend on warm serving plate. Top with 3 fritters, drizzle or serve with a 2 oz. portion cup of avocado crema. Sprinkle fritters with Cotija cheese, garnish with pickled onions and hot honey.
