Getting kids to eat their vegetables is a struggle in many homes. Disguising vegetables is one way to get kids interested enough to at least try something new. Corn Fritters are a great example of turning an ordinary vegetable into something extraordinary.
With a quick and easy Corn Fritters recipe handy, you can whip up a batch for your family and round out your meal. Of course you want to provide your family with their daily servings of vegetables, and this is one way to get even your most finicky little one to eat their veggies.
Learning how to make Corn Fritters is easy once you know the basics. A deep fryer is not necessary if you have a heavy pan, like a cast iron skillet. You can use a thermometer to check the oil temperature, but that is not necessary if you are used to testing oil using the sizzle method; dropping a little water in the oil to be sure it sizzles. The type of oil you use must be high heat tolerant; such as safflower, sunflower, or peanut. Keep enough oil in the pan so the Corn Fritters are submerged about halfway up, and be sure not to crowd the pan with too many fritters at once. If you have a deep fryer, be sure to follow their owner’s manual.
Making Corn Fritters requires one ingredient for sure – corn. You can use fresh corn on the cob if it’s available, or you can use frozen corn or canned corn. Some people like the flavor of creamed corn and some people prefer whole kernel corn. You’ll just need to change the amount of liquid added to the recipe to form the batter depending on which style of corn you use.
Another component to a good Corn Fritters recipe is, of course, the flour or other “sticking” ingredient. Some recipes call for cornmeal in addition to flour. Some recipes use pancake batter mix which works well, also. You can certainly experiment with these alternatives until you come up with the mixture you like.
A Corn Fritters recipe may or may not call for adding an egg. Even if the recipe doesn’t call for an egg, you may want to add one simply for the nutritional value. However, it’s up to you. See how your batter is holding together and then decide.
As far as the flavors go, the skies the limit. You can add herbs, garlic, seasonings, onion, or even cheese. Some recipes call for sugar which can change the whole idea of the Corn Fritter from a vegetable to a dessert. Put a little honey alongside the fritters and watch your finicky kids devour their vegetables without a blink!
Making Corn Fritters to disguise corn is only one way to get vegetables onto your child’s plate. Try mixing a variety of vegetables together for an entirely different fritter treat. A “Veggie Combo Fritter” might be fun, especially if you find one vegetable your child likes and mix it in with other veggies to disguise them. Do a little experimenting with the ingredients to see how many different fritters your child will eat.
When it comes to getting your kids to eat a balanced diet, anything goes. Disguise vegetables in any form you possibly can that will make them disappear from your child’s plate. Some years from now, you can confess the sneaky way you introduced Corn Fritters to the family table. But, for now, let them blissfully enjoy their meals unaware of your treachery! Get out your skillet and mix up a batch of Corn Fritters today for lunch, dinner, or just a treat.
Grab your mixing bowl and skillet and whip up a batch of tasty Corn Fritters for your family today. You’ll be glad you did… and so will your family!
Learning how to make corn fritters is easy when you have a tasty recipe to begin with. Find lots of vegetable recipes for kids so you can serve nutritious and delicious meals every day!