Appetizer for 2

Basil Jalapeno Corn Fritters

Name: Basil Jalapeno Corn Fritters
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 loaded cups frozen sweet corn; 1 jalapeno; 1/4 cup chopped basil; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 1 tsp lime juice; 1/3 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 cup white rice flour; 3 tbsp or more cornmeal; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 cup or more water

$4.59for 435 minServes 2

These gluten-free fritters combine sweet corn, basil, jalapeno, rice flour, and cornmeal before pan-frying until crisp.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Corn on the cob, 2$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Red onions, a little$1.49/lb typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Juice, a little$0.04/oz typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.29

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)FlourBaking powder and soda

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.15 per serving$4.59 for 4

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Ingredients

2 loaded cups frozen sweet corn
1 jalapeno
1/4 cup chopped basil
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tsp lime juice
1/3 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup white rice flour
3 tbsp or more cornmeal
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup or more water

Steps

Thaw the corn and finely chop the jalapeno and red onion.
Mash 1 cup of corn in a large bowl.
Stir in the remaining corn, jalapeno, basil, onion, lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, rice flour, cornmeal, and baking powder.
Add water gradually until the mixture forms a thick batter.
Heat a lightly oiled 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
Cook 1/4-cup portions for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and firm.