Hush Puppies
An upscale take on hush puppies, incorporating sharp cheddar, jalapeño heat, and smoked paprika. Served with a bright honey-lime drizzle for balance.
1 cup
Stone-ground white cornmeal
1/4 cup
Rice flour
1 tsp
Baking powder
1/2 tsp
Baking soda
1 tsp
Smoked paprika
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An upscale take on hush puppies, incorporating sharp cheddar, jalapeño heat, and smoked paprika. Served with a bright honey-lime drizzle for balance.
Instructions
- First, prepare the Honey-Lime Drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together the Honey and Lime juice. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine all Dry Ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all Wet Ingredients.
- Add the Cheddar cheese, Jalapeño, and Chives to the Wet Ingredients and stir to combine.
- Pour the Wet Ingredients into the Dry Ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat about 2 inches of Peanut oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the hush puppies with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Drizzle the Honey-Lime Drizzle over the hush puppies before serving.
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1 cup
120 g
Stone-ground white cornmeal
-
1/4 cup
30 g
Rice flour
-
1 tsp
5 mL
Baking powder
-
1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Baking soda
-
1 tsp
5 mL
Smoked paprika
-
3/4 tsp
3.75 mL
Salt-kosher
-
1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
Cayenne pepper
-
3/4 cup
180 mL
Buttermilk-cultured
-
1/4 cup
60 mL
Heavy cream
-
1
50 g
Egg-large
-
3 tbsp
45 mL
Brown butter
-
1/2 cup
60 g
Sharp cheddar cheese-shredded
-
1
15 g
Jalapeño-finely minced, seeds removed
-
1 tbsp
15 mL
Fresh chives-finely chopped
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Peanut oil
As needed
-for frying
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2 tbsp
30 mL
Honey
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1 tbsp
15 mL
Lime juice-freshly squeezed
Equipment
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Large bowl
- Deep fryer or large pot
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
Instructions
- First, prepare the Honey-Lime Drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together the Honey and Lime juice. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine all Dry Ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all Wet Ingredients.
- Add the Cheddar cheese, Jalapeño, and Chives to the Wet Ingredients and stir to combine.
- Pour the Wet Ingredients into the Dry Ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat about 2 inches of Peanut oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the hush puppies with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Drizzle the Honey-Lime Drizzle over the hush puppies before serving.
Nutrition per serving
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