Courgette and Sweetcorn Fritters

Method7 steps · about 20 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Set out the measured frozen sweetcorn while preparing the other ingredients so it begins to thaw. Trim and slice the spring onions (4).

   Uses 4 spring onions

2. 2

   Step 2: Wash and trim the courgette (150 g) and grate coarsely. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible over a sieve, then leave on kitchen paper to absorb remaining moisture.

   Uses 150 g courgette (1 medium)

3. 3

   Step 3: Mix the sweetcorn (120 g), prepared drained grated courgette and sliced spring onions with the flour (100 g), baking powder (¼ tsp), beaten eggs (2), salt (1 tsp) and pepper (½ tsp) to form a thick batter.

   Uses ¼ tsp baking powder · 1 tsp salt · ½ tsp pepper · 120 g sweetcorn (frozen) · 100 g flour · 2 eggs (beaten) · four spring onions trimmed and sliced · 150 g courgette grated then squeezed and drained

4. 4

   Step 4: Heat the oil (2 tbsp) in a frying pan over a medium heat.

   Uses 2 tbsp oil

5. 5

   Step 5: Drop level scoops of the prepared fritter batter into the hot oil, cooking in batches if needed.

   Uses corn drained courgette spring onions 100 g flour baking powder seasoning two beaten eggs · measured 2 tbsp oil heated medium

6. 6

   Step 6: Flatten the portions evenly to about 1.5 cm (⅝ inch) thick. Cook the first side for about 3–4 minutes until golden, leaving undisturbed for at least 2 minutes before checking.

   Cook fritter first side · 4 minUses level batter scoops in hot frying pan

7. 7

   Step 7: Turn the first-side cooked fritters and cook the second side for about 3 minutes until golden and set throughout. Repeat with remaining batter as needed and serve.

   Cook fritter second side · 3 minUses flattened 1.5 cm fritters cooked 3–4 minutes first side