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Corn Cakes with Avocado Tomato Relish

Pancakes from summer fresh corn? SIgn me up!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 64kcal

Ingredients

For the corn cakes:

  • 3 eara corn shucked
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • ¼ cup red onion finely diced, optional
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • Canola or vegetable oil for frying

For the relish:

  • 6-10 cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 scallion minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Juice of half a lime
  • teaspoons olive oil
  • teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ripe avocado pitted and diced

Instructions

  • Cut the corn from the cob into a large bowl. Place 2 cups of the corn into the food processor and pulse until slightly pureed, but still somewhat chunky. Return to the bowl with the remaining corn.
  • Add the flour, corn meal, onion, cilantro, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Add the eggs, buttermilk, and butter and stir until just combined.
  • To make the relish, combine all of the ingredients into a small bowl, except for the avocado. Stir to combine everything. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add the avocado just before serving, to prevent browning.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan and heat until it's sizzling hot.
  • Scoop tablespoons of batter into the hot pan, about 4 or 5 per batch. Do not over crowd the pan. Fry 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel lined dish.
  • Serve immediately with the relish. Ranch dressing is also yummy on these guys.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.5mg