Tortitas de Elote Dulce
Sweet corn fritters, a popular Honduran snack or side dish. These fritters are slightly sweet and savory, with a tender interior and a lightly crisp exterior, perfect for enjoying with various meals.
🧂 Ingredients
- 6 medium Corn cobs
- 100 ml Milk
- 3 tablespoons Melted margarine
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Sugar
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour(plus more if needed for consistency)
- Vegetable oil(for frying)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Remove the husks and thoroughly clean the corn cobs. Stand the cobs upright and carefully cut off the kernels with a sharp knife.
- 2
In a blender, combine half of the corn kernels with half of the milk. Blend until you achieve a smooth mixture. Repeat with the remaining kernels and milk.
- 3
Pour the blended corn mixture into a bowl. Add the melted margarine, salt, sugar, and half of the flour. Mix well.
- 4
Add the remaining flour gradually until the batter reaches a thick consistency, similar to pancake batter. It should be thick enough to hold its shape when dropped into the oil.
- 5
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully pour portions of the batter into the pan, forming small fritters. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 6
Remove the corn fritters from the pan and place them on absorbent paper to drain excess oil. Repeat the process with the rest of the batter. Serve warm.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent the fritters from absorbing too much oil.
- ✓Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in batches.
- ✓Adjust the amount of flour if the batter is too thin or too thick.
🔄 Variations
- Add a pinch of chili powder for a hint of spice.
- Incorporate finely chopped cilantro or green onions into the batter.
- Serve with a side of crema or a mild salsa.