Corn Fritters (v)

Ingredients

• 145 g corn kernels, fresh or drained from a can
• 1 egg
• 120 ml full-fat milk
• 85 g plain flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 pinch salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 tbs butter
• 4 tbs vegetable oil
• 4 poached eggs and 4 slices of lox (or smoked salmon), for serving (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg and milk.
2. Slowly add the flour and baking powder and whisk until smooth.
3. Stir in the corn and season with salt and pepper.
4. Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Test if the oil is ready to fry by adding a small drop of batter into the oil. If it sizzles, it is ready.
5. Spoon about 60 ml (2 fl oz) of the batter into the oil to form a round, 2 fritters in at a time.
6. Lightly fry on both sides until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to a wire rack to drain. Repeat with the remaining batter.
7. Serve the corn fritters topped with lox and poached eggs