3497. CORN, BACON and CAPSICUM FRITTERS with AVOCADO SALSA

makes four servings


2 cups frozen corn kernels
2 bacon rashers, rind and excess fat trimmed, finely chopped
1 red capsicum, halved, deseeded, finely chopped
2 eggs, lightly whisked
3/4 cup self-raising flour
1/3 cup milk
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ripe avocado, halved, stone removed, peeled, chopped
1 ripe tomato, finely chopped
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh coriander
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
mixed salad leaves, to serve

Cook corn in a medium saucepan of boiling water for 2 minutes or until tender. Refresh under cold running water. Drain well.

Heat a frying pan over high heat. Add bacon and capsicum and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat.

Combine the egg and flour in a bowl. Gradually stir in the milk. Add corn, bacon and capsicum, and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Heat half the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Spoon four 80ml (1/3-cup) portions of corn mixture evenly around the edge of the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil and corn mixture, reheating pan between batches.

To make the salsa, combine the avocado, tomato, coriander and lime juice in a bowl. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Place fritters on serving plates. Top with salsa and serve with mixed salad leaves, if desired.



bacon recipe source: Sarah Hobbs, Australian Good Taste, November 2004, p. 32