Florida Sweet Corn and Ricotta Fritters
Ingredients
- 2 ears Florida sweet corn, kernels removed
- 4 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped fine
- ⅓ cup self-rising unbleached or whole wheat flour
- Oil for deep frying (neutral oil such as vegetable)
- Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add oil to a large (and heavy-bottomed) pot and preheat on medium-high. *Do not overfill as oil will rise during frying.
- The oil temperature should reach 350-375° F for proper frying; check temperature with a food-safe thermometer.
- In a medium bowl, combine the corn, cilantro, ricotta, eggs, flour, and a pinch of sea salt and pepper.
- Allow batter to rest for 5 minutes before frying.
- Carefully add spoonfuls of batter to the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes or until cooked all the way through.
- When done, remove from the oil with a slotted spoon allowing any excess oil to drain.
- Place on a paper towel-lined pan to cool.
- Season with sea salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve with low-fat sour cream if desired.