Photo: Priscilla Du Preez
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
930
Calories
32g
Protein
30g
Fat
136g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1½ cups yellow corn meal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1¾ teaspoons salt
- 3 eggs , lightly beaten
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Directions
1
Pour oil 3–4 inches (7.5 cm to 10 cm) deep in a pan and preheat to 370°F (~190°C).
2
In bowl mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cayenne.
3
Mix in eggs, green onions, milk, and ¼ cup vegetable oil.
4
Spoon 6–7 tablespoons of the batter into preheated oil.
5
Fry, stirring constantly for overall browning, until golden brown.
6
Remove from heat and drain on paper towels .
Recipe sourced from
wikibooks