Corn Oysters

* Exported from MasterCook *

Corn Oysters

Recipe By : The Canadiana Cookbook/Mme Jehane Benoit/1970
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Corn

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c corn cut from the cobs
2 egg yolks -- beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 c all-purpose flour
3 egg whites -- stiffly beaten

Add the beaten egg yolks to the corn. Add salt, pepper, and baking powder.
Mix well. Add the flour and stir until thoroughly blended. Gently fold in
the beaten egg whites. Melt 1 inch hot lard (or salad oil) in a large
frying pan. Drop in mixture in oyster-sized blobs; brown on both sides.
Serve when ready.

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NOTES : The old-fashioned name for corn fritters. They are light, tasty and
easy to make. My family eats a double portion.