THE FIRE-STUNG CORN-DISK

(Our Play on Spicy Mexican Corn Cakes)

THE FIRE-STUNG CORN-DISK

Ingredients: 400g Sweetcorn (pulsed to a pulp), 100g Flour, 1 Egg, 1 tsp Chili flakes, 1 tsp Garlic powder, 2 Spring onions (minced), 100g Feta (crumbled), 2 tbsp Oil for frying...

Ingredients

  • 400g Sweetcorn (pulsed to a pulp)
  • 100g Flour
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Chili flakes
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 Spring onions (minced)
  • 100g Feta (crumbled)
  • 2 tbsp Oil for frying

Cooking Method

  1. The Bloom Whisk the egg with spices and a tiny 10ml splash of water to bloom the chili.
  2. The Build Combine corn pulp, flour, onions, cheese, and the spiced egg into a thick batter.
  3. The Scorch Drop spoonfuls into a hot oiled pan; fry for 3 minutes per side until charred gold.
  4. The Final Flourish Top with a dollop of raw sour cream and a squeeze of lime.

Cuisine: Mexican

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