GREEN CHILE CORN CAKES

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These corn cakes can be made small and served as an appetizer or they can be used as a side dish to Mexican food. Serve with salsa or sour cream with a little lime zest and juice.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Vegetables

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 c cornmeal
1 egg
1 c buttermilk
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 c corn, cooked and drained
1/2 c roasted chilies, chopped
1/3 c fresh cilantro, chopped
1/3 c green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Sift flour, baking powder, soda, sugar and salt together. Stir in cornmeal.
  • 2. In a separate bowl, lightly beat egg and then add buttermilk, oil, corn, chilies, cilantro and onions.
  • 3. Add dry ingredients to egg mixture and stir well.
  • 4. Heat griddle or a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add just enough oil to lightly cover and coat the surface. Drop batter by large tablespoonfuls onto griddle or skillet.
  • 5. Cook until tiny holes form on each corn cake; then turn and brown on the opposite side.
  • 6. Serve with salsa or add a little lime zest & juice to sour cream for a cool zesty dipping sauce.

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