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Basic Recipe
- 2 cups white cornmeal mix
- 1 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup onion, processed in a food processor into small bits
- 3 tablespoons jalapeno pepper, chopped fine in a food processor (1 pepper)
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 64 ounces canola oil
Instructions
- Place cornmeal mix into a medium-sized bowl.
- Mix in the sugar.
- Add onion and jalapeno pepper into the cornmeal mixture and stir until well combined.
- Add egg and stir in milk until all ingredients are incorporated; don't over-mix.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil to 375 degrees in an electric fryer or a thick pot on the stove, like a Dutch oven.
- Scoop the batter with rounded teaspoonfuls or a small cookie scoop to make golf ball sized hush puppies. Drop them into the hot oil and fry on each side for 2-3 minutes in small batches until golden brown.
- Drain on a paper towel on a sheet pan.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- To substitute 2 cups of White Cornmeal Mix, use 1 1/2 cups regular white cornmeal, 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- After mixing the batter, stir in a half cup of a favorite ingredient, such as cut corn, seafood, cheese, chopped okra, and more.
- Serve with butter or a dipping sauce such as Homemade Ranch Dressing, Remoulade Sauce, or Louisiana Come Back Sauce.
- The batter can be made up to 12 hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 minutes
- Category: side dish/appetizer
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: American
