Fresh Corn Cakes
Last night, along with the new Strawberry Lemonade Sangria that I made, my wife and I were in the mood for some BBQ Kebabs. But I also wanted to try out a new recipe for a side dish, and ultimately landed on a recipe for Fresh Corn Cakes. I ended up making them without the “summer salsa” that the original recipe called for, opting instead to top with diced tomatoes, corn, and shredded lettuce. While I think the summer salsa from the original recipe would be delicious, I don’t think I missed it too much with just the tomatoes, corn, and lettuce. If you’re in the mood for a fresh way to use some corn this summer, give this recipe a shot. You’ll be glad you did!
Ingredients
- 3/4 c. whole wheat flour
- 1/2 c. cornmeal
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- 1 c. light sour cream
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/4 c. fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
- 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
Directions
- Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, eggs, and 1 tbsp. oil, and mix until smooth.
- Add the sour cream mixture and corn to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick griddle over medium-high heat.
- Divide the corn mixture into 8-12 equal portions (depending on how large you want each one), shaping into a patty.
- Add patties to the griddle and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, until browned and toasted.
- Serve topped with summer salsa (from original recipe), diced tomatoes and lettuce, salsa, etc.
Notes
As mentioned above, I ended up making the recipe without the summer salsa specified in the original recipe source. And if you’d like, since the cakes might be a bit dry for your liking, a dollop of sour cream or cottage cheese helps to keep each bite moist and equally as flavorful. It pairs perfectly with something like BBQ Kebabs, and I imagine it serves as a suitable side for pretty much anything grilled, especially if BBQ sauce is involved. However you top it and serve it, the end result is a delicious and fresh taste of summer that’s sure to please.
Bon Appétit!
