Day 3: Supper – Crispy Sweetcorn Fritters

Golden, savory, and full of color—perfect with your favourite dip or salad.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornmeal
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • ½ cup water or non-dairy milk (e.g., almond, soy)
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
  • A pinch of fresh rosemary or ground cumin (based on your taste)
  • ¼ tsp turmeric (optional—for a super yellow color and added health boost)
  • Cooking oil (for frying)
Day 3c dinner sweetcorn fritters RECIPE

Method:

Prepare your station:
Line a plate or tray with paper towel and set aside.

  1. Make the batter:
    In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and turmeric (if using). Whisk well.
    Add the water or non-dairy milk and whisk until smooth. The batter should be thick.
    If it looks too dry, stir in a little more milk or a drizzle of oil.
  2. Add the veggies:
    Fold in the corn, red bell pepper, spring onions, and rosemary or cumin.
  3. Heat the pan:
    Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat. After 1–2 minutes, add a thin layer of oil to coat the bottom.
  4. Fry the fritters:
    Scoop about 3 tablespoons of batter (roughly ¾ of a ¼ cup) into the pan. Flatten gently with the back of a spoon.
    Repeat, leaving space between each fritter. Don’t overcrowd the pan.
  5. Cook until golden:
    Fry for 2–4 minutes on the first side. Check with a spatula—when golden underneath, flip and cook the second side.
    The second side cooks faster, so watch closely.
  6. Drain and repeat:
    Transfer cooked fritters to the paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
    Repeat the process until all the batter is used.

To Serve:

Serve warm with a dipping sauce like herby plant-based yogurt, guacamole, or spicy ketchup. Also great with a fresh salad.

Perfect For:

These fritters make a healthy, delicious snack to take to work, pack in lunchboxes, or hand out to kids on long car journeys. Great hot or cold!

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