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green chile corn cakes

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Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

These corn cakes can be made small and served as an appetizer or they can be used as a side dish to Mexican food. Serve with salsa or sour cream with a little lime zest and juice.

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For green chile corn cakes

  • 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/3 c
    cornmeal
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 c
    buttermilk
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 c
    corn, cooked and drained
  • 1/2 c
    roasted chilies, chopped
  • 1/3 c
    fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/3 c
    green onions, chopped

How To Make green chile corn cakes

  • 1
    Sift flour, baking powder, soda, sugar and salt together. Stir in cornmeal.
  • 2
    In a separate bowl, lightly beat egg and then add buttermilk, oil, corn, chilies, cilantro and onions.
  • 3
    Add dry ingredients to egg mixture and stir well.
  • 4
    Heat griddle or a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add just enough oil to lightly cover and coat the surface. Drop batter by large tablespoonfuls onto griddle or skillet.
  • 5
    Cook until tiny holes form on each corn cake; then turn and brown on the opposite side.
  • 6
    Serve with salsa or add a little lime zest & juice to sour cream for a cool zesty dipping sauce.
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