Jamaican Cornmeal Fritters - Vegan: Review

[Guest guest]

I just made them tonight and I love them! They're nice and crunchy.

I didn't have anything hotter than a jalapeno pepper so my

fritters may have been a bit wimpy for some people, but they

still had enough kick for the coconut milk. I will make them again.

Thanks, Chupa!

 

Heidi

 

 

, " Chupababi " <alcovi

wrote:

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> Jamaican Cornmeal Fritters - Vegan

> 2 c. coarse or yellow cornmeal

> 1 t. baking powder

> 2 1/4 cup coconut milk

> 1 onion, finely chopped

> 2 whole scallions, finely chopped

> 1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, (any color) seeded and minced or 1/2 t.

hot

> sauce

> 1/2 c. vegetable oil

>

> In a medium-size bowl, mix together the cornmeal and baking powder.

> Add coconut milk and stir until the batter is smooth. Add the

onion,

> scallions ans Scotch bonnet pepper, and stir the mixture until well

> combined. The batter should be moist yet firm enough to form 2-inch

> patties with your hands. Add more cornmeal or liquid (coconut milk

or

> water) if needed. (Rinse your hands with cold water before forming

the

> patties so the batter doesn't stick to your hands.

>

> In a large skillet, heat the oil until it is very hot. Carefully

place

> the patties into the skillet while lightly shaking the pan to keep

> them from sticking. Fry in batches until golden on both sides,

about 3

> minutes per side, using more oil if needed. Remove fritter and

drain

> them on paper. Serve while still hot.

>

> Tip: These can be fried in advance and reheated in a 350 degree F.

> oven for 10 mins. Or you can microwave them for 1 min.

>

> Makes 12 fritters (6 servings)

>

> Source: Lucinda's Authentic Jamaican Kitchen by Lucinda Scala Quinn

> Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 01.28.07

>

> These savory morsels complement many vegetarian entrees such as

quick-

> fried cabbage. The spice of the pepper combines with the sweetness

of

> the coconut milk for a clean and complex, yet salt-free, flavor.

Try

> them as appetizers topped with a spoonful of Pawpaw Pepper Sauce or

> Mango Chutney.

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