July 9, 2022

Corn Fritters with Tsar Nicoulai Caviar

INGREDIENTS

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon white sugar

1 large egg, lightly beaten

½ cup milk

1 tablespoon butter or Earth Balance, melted

1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained or fresh cooked corn cut from the cob

Tsar Nicoulai Caviar, for garnish (here we used Tsar Nicoulai Classic Caviar)

Crème Fraiche, for garnish

Chopped chives, for garnish

METHOD

1. Heat oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).

2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. Beat egg, milk, and melted butter/Earth Balance together in a small bowl. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture. Stir in corn.

3. Working in batches, drop fritter batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil. Fry until golden.

4. Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Let cool slightly.

5. Top with crème fraiche, Tsar Nicoulai Caviar and chopped chives.