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Acras de maïs (acras de maïs frais)

Sweet-savoury fritters made with fresh grated corn and a light batter. Their soft inside and crisp crust make them very popular as a snack or side dish.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Pâte

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

545 kcal per serving

Protein
14.4 g
Carbohydrates
53.7 g
of which sugars
12.1 g
Fat
29 g
Fiber
5.1 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Strip the kernels off the corn cobs by cutting them off with a knife.
  2. Mix the kernels, onion and parsley in a bowl.
  3. Add the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and pepper.
  4. Stir in the beaten egg and milk until you get a thick but soft batter.
  5. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Heat the oil to 170 °C.
  7. Shape spoonfuls into balls and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning them over.
  8. Drain and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Sweet version. Leave out the chili and onion, and dust the acras with icing sugar as they come out of the oil.

What to use here. Fresh corn can be replaced with well-drained canned corn.

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