Ingredients

2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed at room temperature for 15 minutes

1 large egg, beaten lightly

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

6 tablespoons cornmeal

2 tablespoons yogurt

1/2 cup cilantro

1 jalapeño

1 scallion

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons vegetabile oil

Preparation

Puree the corn, egg, flour, cornmeal, yogurt, scallion, cilantro, jalapeno and salt in a blender until the mixture forms a thick batter with some whole kernels, about ten 1-second pulses.

Heat oil in large heavy-bottomed, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Drop 6 heaping tablespoonfuls batter in pan. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to plates line with paper towels.