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green chile corn cakes

1 Pinch
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Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Jun 11, 2021

These corn cakes can be made small and served as an appetizer or they can be used as a side dish to Mexican food. Serve with salsa or sour cream with a little lime zest and juice.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield makes approx. 12 corn cakes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup cornmeal
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup corn, cooked and drained
  • 1/2 cup roasted chilies, chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/3 cup green onions, chopped

How To Make green chile corn cakes

  • Step 1
    Sift flour, baking powder, soda, sugar and salt together. Stir in cornmeal.
  • Step 2
    In a separate bowl, lightly beat egg and then add buttermilk, oil, corn, chilies, cilantro and onions.
  • Step 3
    Add dry ingredients to egg mixture and stir well.
  • Step 4
    Heat griddle or a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add just enough oil to lightly cover and coat the surface. Drop batter by large tablespoonfuls onto griddle or skillet.
  • Step 5
    Cook until tiny holes form on each corn cake; then turn and brown on the opposite side.
  • Step 6
    Serve with salsa or add a little lime zest & juice to sour cream for a cool zesty dipping sauce.
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