Herb Grilled Corn Fritters With Spicy Bourbon Maple Dip
Ingredients
- Oil for frying
- 2 Ears Corn on the cob
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Thyme and parsley
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Scallion
- 1 Cup Milk or light Cream
- 3/4 Cup AP Flour
- 1/4 Cup Fine corn meal (like polenta)
- 4 Oz Unsalted Butter
- 4 Large Eggs
- 2 Tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1/2 Cup Crumbled Goat Cheese
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- For Dip:
- 1/4 Cup Bourbon
- 1 Small Chili Pepper
- 1 Cup Maple Syrup
- 1 Cup Apple Juice
Instructions
- Make the dipping sauce: Place all ingredients in a pot. Bring to a simmer. Allow to reduce and thicken. You want the chili to infuse and the liquids to thicken to the consistency of The maple Syrup. Depending on the depth of your pot, this could take 20 to 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Spray corn with pan spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grille the corn on a grille or in a grille pan until It is evenly colored and soft enough to eat ( 5 to 10 minutes). Cut the corn off the cob. Chop your herbs at this time;and, start making the fritter dough.
- Make the pate A Choux: Bring milk and butter to a boil. Turn heat down to medium and stir in the flour and corn meal. Stir constantly to prevent from sticking. Keep cooking for about 7 to 10 minutes so the liquid dries up a good amount. You should have a heavy paste. Transfer the paste to a mixer. Add eggs, one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Fold The corn, scallion, herbs, maple, cheese, and seasonings into the dough.
- Heat oil in a fryer or a heavy pot to about 350 degrees. Scoop the dough and drop in the boiling oil carefully. Have a pan or plate with paper towels ready to dry the fritters when they come out. Cook until golden brown. The smaller you make the fritters, the better. They will puff up a lot. If the oil is too hot, they will brown or burn before the center cooks. If they aren't cooked through, you can finish them in an oven. Start by frying one to check the flavor and consistency. Adjust your heat and seasonings before finishing the batch.
- Serve with the maple dip. You can sprinkle with powdered sugar too, if desired.