Spicy Sweetcorn Fritters with Sweet Chilli Sauce

Sweet and delicious, corn is surprisingly nutrient-rich, loaded with carotenoids, which fight infection and promote healthy eyesight, hair and skin, as well as carbohydrate, fibre, vitamin C and manganese. These fritters tend to be a hit with all ages. Try them served with chopped avocado and crispy bacon, grilled chicken or lamb chop!

• Prep – 5 mins
• Cook– 5 mins

 Ingredients for 12 fritters

• 1 large, free range egg
• 1 large can sweetcorn, drained
• 2 tbsp creamed canned sweetcorn
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped
• ½ tsp green chilli, v finely chopped (optional)
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ¼ - ½ tsp salt and a few grinds of black pepper
• zest of one lime
• 25g fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp gram (chickpea) flour or plain flour
• 1 tbsp rapeseed or sunflower oil for frying
• Ketchup or chilli sauce for dipping

 Method 

1. Break the egg into a mixing bowl and lightly whisk with a fork. Add the sweet corn, the creamed sweet corn, spring onions, chilli, cumin, seasoning, lime zest, coriander and flour. Stir until well combined.
2. Heat the oil in a heavy based frying pan over a medium heat. Dollop tablespoons of the mixture into the pan and cook for a few minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
3. Remove with a slice and place onto a piece of kitchen towel to soak up any excess oil.
4. Serve with homemade ketchup or chilli sauce.