Sweetcorn Cakes with Grilled Tomatoes Recipe

Crisp sweetcorn fritters are simple to make and guaranteed to become a breakfast and mid-day favorite.

 

Ingredients

  • sweetcorn - 1

  • firm tomatoes - 3, large

  • dried oregano - 1 tsp

  • plain flour - 80g

  • egg - 1

  • a little milk

  • olive oil - 4 tbsp

  • garlic - 1 clove, crushed

  • cupped leaves iceberg lettuce - 8, to serve

  • fresh basil leaves - shredded, to garnish

  • ground black pepper and salt

Method

  • Pull the husks and silk away from the corn, cut downwards with a knife to strip off the kernels. Put the kernels in a pan of boiling water, cook 4 minutes, drain and rinse under cold tap to cool.

  • Put the flour into a bowl and break the egg into it, stir a little and adding a little milk to make a soft dropping consistency.

  • Stir in the drained corn and season with pepper and salt.

  • Preheat the grill, halve the tomatoes horizontally and make two criss-cross slashes across the cut side.

  • Rub in the crushed garlic and oregano, season with pepper and salt. Trickle with oil and frill until lightly browned.

  • While the tomatoes grill, heat some oil in the pan and drop 1 tbsp batter into the center. Cook over a low heat and turn as soon as the top is set. Drain on kitchen paper.

  • Cook the remaining ingredients with the same ways, the mixture should make 8-10 sweetcorn cakes.

  • Serve the sweetcorn cakes on a dish, garnish with basil leaves and serve with grilled tomatoes and lettuce. Serves 8.

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