Corn Fritters With Chile Corn Puree - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups fresh corn kernels, about 6 ears
1/2 cup chopped yellow sweet pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 small hot green chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup low sodium vegetable broth or 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
salt & fresh ground pepper
2 cups fresh corn kernels, about 4 ears
1 cup very finely chopped cooked chicken
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
cooking oil, for deep-fat frying
6 fresh cilantro stems (optional)
6 whole hot chili peppers (optional)

Preparation

PUREE:.
In a large skillet bring 2 cups lightly salted water to a boil; add 3 cups corn.
Return to boil; cover and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
Drain; cool slightly.
In a food processor, puree corn with the yellow pepper.
In the same skillet heat olive oil; add onion, chopped chile, and garlic; cook over medium heat until onions are tender.
Add corn puree and broth; simmer, uncovered, over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the parsley and cumin; season with salt and pepper to taste
Cover and set aside.
FRITTERS:.
Place 2 cups corn in a bowl; lightly crush with a potato masher.
Stir in chicken, egg, milk, butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
In another bowl combine flour and baking powder; stir into the chicken mixture just until moistened.
In a deep-fat fryer or large saucepan heat 2 inches of oil to 375\u00b0F
Drop scant 1/4 cup dough, a few at a time, into hot oil.**
Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning if necessary, until golden brown and cooked through.
Drain on paper towels; keep warm.
TO SERVE:.
Place puree on 4 plates; arrange fritters evenly atop.
Garnish with cilantro and whole peppers, if desired.
Serve warm.
**NOTE : Corn may pop and cause oil to spatter; watch carefully while frying these fritters.