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Corn fritters with avocado salad

Corn fritters with avocado salad is a vegetarian dish for 4 people, ready in 35 minutes, rated easy, for about €2.00 per serving. The key is letting the batter rest for ten minutes before cooking, which gives soft, golden fritters that pair well with a fresh avocado and tomato salad.

Soft corn fritters with scallions, pan fried until golden, served with a fresh avocado and tomato salad.

Corn fritters with avocado salad
Total time
35 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€2.00
Calories per person
640 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Summer, Spring
The kids
They generally like it

These corn fritters get their softness from blended corn mixed into the batter, which binds it without making it heavy, and their crisp edges from a hot skillet that browns both sides well. Scallions add a mild bite, while the citrusy avocado and tomato salad balances out the warm, savory fritters. It's a simple, meatless dish that doesn't ask for any special technique.

This is the kind of dinner to make on a weeknight when you want something comforting but not heavy, or for a spring lunch outdoors. Kids tend to love the fritters, and you can serve the salad on the side if they prefer it separate. Mon Chou suggests it just as easily for a family table as for casual guests, no fuss involved.

The ingredients

4 people

Pantry

  • Canned or frozen sweet cornoften in the pantry 500 g
  • Flouroften in the pantry 120 g
  • Baking powderoften in the pantry 1 tsp
  • Sunflower oiloften in the pantry 8 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Fruits and vegetables

  • Scallions or chives 4
  • Avocado 2
  • Tomatoes 3
  • Lime 1
  • Cilantro 0.5 bunch

Dairy

  • Eggs 2
  • Milk 10 cl

Allergens Gluten, Lactose, Eggs

The step by step recipe

  1. Drain the corn, slice the scallions, and blend a third of the corn.

    The blended corn binds the batter and adds flavor.

  2. Mix the eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, salt and pepper, then add the corn and scallions.

    Don't overmix the batter, it becomes elastic.

  3. Heat the oil in a skillet and drop in spoonfuls of batter. 10 min

    Flatten them slightly so the center cooks before the outside burns.

  4. Cook the fritters two to three minutes on each side, until golden, then drain them. 10 min

    Flip only once, otherwise they fall apart.

  5. Toss the diced avocado and tomatoes with lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper, and serve with the fritters.

    Season the salad right before serving to keep the avocado green.

Our tips to get it right

  • Drain the corn thoroughly before mixing it in, too much liquid makes the batter runny and the fritters spread out while cooking.
  • Cook the fritters in small batches in the skillet without crowding them, so they brown evenly and stay easy to flip.
  • Pick avocados that are ripe but still firm, they cut into clean cubes and won't turn mushy in the salad.

The variations

  • Swap the cilantro for flat leaf parsley if you're not a fan of its taste, the salad stays fresh and fragrant.
  • Stir shredded cheese into the batter for a richer version that kids usually love.
  • For a quicker meal, shape smaller fritters, they cook in just one to two minutes per side.

What to serve it with

  • A yogurt and lime dip
  • Extra lime wedges on the side
  • Unsweetened iced tea

Storage

The fritters keep for two days in the fridge in a sealed container and reheat well in a skillet for a few minutes. Make the avocado salad right before serving, it doesn't hold up well once cut. Freezing isn't recommended for either the raw batter or the cooked fritters, since corn and the uncooked avocado don't freeze well.

Questions about this dish

Can I use fresh corn instead of canned corn?

Yes, fresh corn boiled briefly and cut off the cob works great. You'll need about two ears to get the 500g called for in the recipe.

How do I keep the fritters from falling apart while cooking?

Flip them only once, using a wide spatula, once they're well browned on one side. A batter that hasn't rested long enough or is too runny is often the real cause.

Can I make the batter ahead of time?

You can make it up to two hours ahead and keep it in the fridge, it actually turns out better that way. Just give it a stir before cooking the fritters.

How can I adapt this recipe for young kids?

Make smaller fritters that are easier to hold, and serve the avocado salad on the side without lime if the acidity bothers them. You can also go lighter on the pepper.

How long does it take to make corn fritters with avocado salad?

Count 35 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in corn fritters with avocado salad?

About 640 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does corn fritters with avocado salad cost?

About €2.00 per serving, or €8.00 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose, eggs. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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