39min 4 ppl
Hush Puppies
32 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
32 min · 5 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
240 kcalper person
Protein 5g
Carbs 34g
Fats 9g
About this dish
Small, golden cornmeal fritters studded with sweet onion, deep-fried until crisp outside and fluffy within - the classic partner to a Southern fish fry.
Allergy Info
Dairy, Gluten, Eggs
Diet Info
Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Onionfinely diced0.5
Dairy & Eggs
- buttermilk250 ml
- Eggsbeaten1
Dried Goods
- Cornmeal200 g
- Plain flour60 g
- Baking powder1 tsp
- Bicarbonate of soda0.25 tsp
- Granulated sugar1 tbsp
Spices & Seasonings
- kosher salt0.5 tsp
Oils & Condiments
- Vegetable Oilfor deep-frying1000 ml
Utensils
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Large saucepan
- Meat thermometer
- Slotted spoon
Method
1
Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt and sugar together in a large bowl.
Approx. 4 minutes
2
Stir in the buttermilk, egg and onion until just combined into a thick batter.
Approx. 5 minutes
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan to 180°C, checking with a meat thermometer.
Approx. 8 minutes
4
Drop tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil in batches and fry for 3 minutes until deep golden and cooked through.
Approx. 12 minutes
5
Drain on kitchen paper and serve warm.
Approx. 3 minutes
