Red Lentil Bacon Corn Fritters

Red Lentil Bacon Corn Fritters

These Red Lentil Bacon Corn Fritters are perfect for anytime snacking.

I have had a lot of fun experimenting with lentils these past few weeks. And my lentil infatuation is just as strong as it has always been. Though I am looking at them in a whole new light.

Loving Lentils

Next up is my freestyle entry for the Canadian Lentil contest with the deadline for entries just under 24 hours from tonight.

*Update: I am very pleased to announce my recipe for Red Lentil Bacon Corn Fritters was the runner up in the Canadian Lentils Recipe Revolution contest! *

 

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Red Lentil Bacon Corn Fritters

Red Lentil Bacon Corn Fritters
 
Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup of red lentil flour (directions for making the lentil flour can be found in my previous post for Lentil Coconut Shrimp Tacos)
  • 1 tablespoon of all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons of cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1½ teaspoon of baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • ½ cup of milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 can of corn kernels
  • strips of bacon, chopped and fried
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, stir together flours, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and cayenne.
  2. Add milk and egg to flour mixture and stir together to create a batter.
  3. Add corn and bacon and fold to combine.
  4. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Heat 4 inches oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reaches 375 degrees.
  6. Working in batches, using two spoons, drop batter by the tablespoon into the oil.
  7. Cook, turning occasionally, until cooked through and deep-golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes; adjust heat as needed to keep oil temperature between 350 and 360 degrees.
  8. Transfer fritters to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet.
  9. Season to taste with salt.

 

making lentil fritters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add milk and egg to flour mixture and stir together to create a batter. Add corn and bacon and fold to combine. Let rest for 5 minutes.

red lentil bacon corn fritter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I served them with maple syrup. Depending on your mood and menu you could serve them with a variety of sauces or dips.

 

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