Ricotta Corn Fritters

Ricotta Corn Fritters

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min Total Time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings Category: Appetizers Cuisine: American Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Description Delicious Ricotta Corn Fritters that combine sweet corn with creamy ricotta, perfect for any meal or as a versatile appetizer.

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 250g tub cottage cheese
  • ½ cup milk
  • 60g baby spinach, finely chopped
  • 1 can (400g) corn kernels, drained
  • 1 spring onion, finely sliced
  • 60g ( ½ cup ) cheese, grated
  • 1.5 cups self-raising flour
  • Salt and black pepper to season
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil for frying
  • Sour cream
  • Sweet chili sauce
  • 1 avocado, sliced
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Instructions

  1. Gather all the ingredients.
  2. Prepare your corn by slicing fresh corn off the cob or thawing frozen corn.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together the self-raising flour, salt, and black pepper.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and cottage cheese until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, folding gently so it remains somewhat lumpy. Add corn and other fillings.
  6. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet, covering the base with ¼ inch of oil.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, leaving space between each fritter.
  8. Cook until golden and crisp.
  9. Transfer to a wire rack to keep warm.
  10. Prepare toppings like sour cream or sweet chili sauce.
  11. Serve warm with the chosen toppings.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. Chill ricotta cheese before use for better batter consistency. Avoid overmixing for fluffier fritters.