Description
Delightful corn and leek fritters dance with zesty herby yogurt sauce, bringing Mediterranean charm to your plate. Crisp edges, creamy centers, and fresh herbal notes promise a delectable experience you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chopped leeks
- 1 (14-ounce/397 grams) can corn, drained (or fresh/frozen corn for firmer texture)
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cottage cheese
- 1 cup (120 grams) flour
- 1 egg, beaten
Seasoning:
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
Yogurt Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) chopped mint
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Whisk together minced leeks, sweet corn kernels, all-purpose flour, egg, and cottage cheese in a spacious mixing bowl, seasoning with salt and black pepper until ingredients form a cohesive batter.
- Warm a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with a light coating of cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Using a large spoon, carefully drop portions of the vegetable mixture into the heated pan, gently flattening each fritter to create uniform thickness.
- Allow fritters to sizzle for approximately two minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust to develop on the bottom surface.
- Delicately flip each fritter, applying gentle pressure to enhance surface crispiness, and continue cooking for an additional two to three minutes until edges turn slightly charred and interior becomes fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, prepare the herbal yogurt sauce by combining plain yogurt with finely chopped fresh mint, cilantro, and a splash of zesty lime juice, stirring until ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Transfer the crispy fritters to a serving plate and generously drizzle the vibrant herby yogurt sauce over the top, ensuring each fritter receives a luxurious coating.
- Serve immediately while fritters remain warm and sauce is freshly prepared, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Swap cottage cheese with ricotta or Greek yogurt for different textures and flavors.
- Add grated zucchini or chopped spinach to boost vegetable content and nutrition.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version of the fritters.
- Pat corn and leeks dry before mixing to prevent watery fritter batter and ensure crispy edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg