Peppery Hush Puppies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. yellow cornmeal
1/2 c. plus 3 Tbsp. flour
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 small can kernel corn (optional)
2/3 c. water
1/2 c. melted margarine
1 egg, beaten
1 c. grated onion
1 tsp. Creole seasoning

Preparation

Combine dry ingredients.
Add buttermilk, water, margarine and egg.
Mix well.
Stir in onion and peppers.
Carefully drop batter by teaspoonfuls into hot oil (375\u00b0).
Fry 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
Drain well on paper towels.
Yields about 2 1/2 dozen.