Couscous Fritters With Fresh Corn And Tomato Salsa Food

FRESH CORN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt and some pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth dressing.
• Shear off the corn kernels with a sharp knife over a bowl (you should have about 4 cups). Toss in the tomatoes, mozzarella and scallions. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Cover and let stand for at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours. Before serving, tear the basil over the salad and stir.

CORN FRITTERS WITH SALSA

Steps:

• Make salsa:
• Stir together all salsa ingredients and season with salt.
• Make fritters:
• Cut corn kernels from ears and scrape cobs to extract juice, then discard cobs. Whisk together egg and milk until smooth and stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt. Stir in corn, including juice.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then drop in 2 tablespoons batter each for 4 fritters. Fry until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side, and drain on paper towels. Make more fritters in same manner, adding oil as necessary.
• Serve fritters with salsa.

COUSCOUS FRITTERS WITH FETA

Steps:

• Measure the couscous into a large heatproof bowl, pour over the hot stock, then cover with cling film. Leave to stand for 5 mins or until the couscous has absorbed the stock and is soft. Add the egg and yogurt and mix well. Season, then fold through the cheese, tomatoes and spring onions.
• Divide the mixture into 4 and shape into burgers. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, then cook the fritters over a medium heat for 3 mins on each side until golden. Serve with a green salad and a spoonful of your favourite chutney.

CHEESY COUSCOUS FRITTERS

Steps:

• Place couscous in a bowl and pour over hot vegetable stock, cover with cling film and leave to stand for 15 minutes. fluff up the grains with a fork and add 2 beaten eggs, spring onion and crumbled cheese. Shape into 8 cakes . Heat the oil in a non stick pan and fry for 2-3 minutes per side. Serve with tomato salsa.

KANSAS CITY FRITTERS WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• FOR SALSA ~ Mix all the salsa ingredients together & season to taste.
• Cover & chill until ready to serve.
• FOR FRITTERS ~ Put corn in large mixing bowl, then add egg yolks & mix well.
• Add flour & blend. When mixture thickens, gradually blend in milk.
• Stir in zucchini, bacon (if using), scallions, cayenne pepper & seasoning, then set aside.
• In small bowl, whisk together egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into corn batter mixture.
• Heat oil in large frying pan, then place four large spoonfuls of the mixture into the oil.
• Fry over moderate heat 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden.
• Remove fritters from oil & drain on paper towels ~ Keep fritters warm in the oven while frying remaining 4 fritters.
• Serve 2 fritters each, with a large spoonful of the chilled tomato salsa.