Frituras de Maiz

(from msmar’s recipe box)

If you add a little bit of vinegar, about 1/2 teaspoon, to the batter, the fritters will not absorb as much oil.

Categories: Cuban, Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels, ground to a pulp
  • 1 egg, well beaten
  • 1/2 tsp anis seed, ground or pounded w/mortar and pestle
  • 5 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Oil for frying

Directions

  1. Mix all the ingredients. If too liquid, add just a small amount of all-purpose flour and mix well. Drop in hot (375oF) frying oil a spoonful at a time.

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