Fresh From Florida: Make a Tasty Dish of Florida Sweet Corn and Ricotta Fritters – Delicious!

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ABOVE VIDEO: Fresh From Florida shows you how to make a delicious recipe of Florida Sweet Corn and Ricotta Fritters.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Fresh From Florida shows you how to make a delicious recipe of Florida Sweet Corn and Ricotta Fritters.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 ears Florida sweet corn, kernels removed
• 4 ounces ricotta cheese
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• ½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped fine
• ⅓ cup self-rising unbleached or whole wheat flour
• Oil for deep frying (neutral oil such as vegetable)
• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

• Add oil to a large (and heavy bottomed) pot and preheat on medium-high. *Do not overfill as oil will rise during frying. The oil temperature should reach 350-375 for proper frying, check temperature with food safe thermometer.
• In a medium bowl combine the corn, cilantro, ricotta, eggs, flour, and a pinch of sea salt and pepper. Allow batter to rest for 5 minutes before frying.
• Carefully add spoonfuls of the batter to the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes or until cooked all the way through. When done, remove from oil with slotted spoon allowing any excess oil to drain.
• Place on paper towel lined pan to cool. Season with sea salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with low-fat sour cream if desired.

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