Sweetcorn Fritters with Smokey Chipotle Salsa

August 28, 2020
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Sweetcorn fritters are a childhood favourite of mine.  They’re quick and easy to make and are a great option for a light lunch served on a bed of salad.

These vegan sweetcorn fritters combines juicy sweetcorn with green pepper, vegan bacon and fresh thyme into crisp and flavoursome fritters.  They’re topped off with a generous dollop of dairy free crème fraîche and easy homemade spicy, smokey chipotle salsa.  This is a flavour combination made in heaven!

A stack of vegan sweetcorn fritters topped with dairy free creme fraiche and chipotle salsa

These sweetcorn fritters are:

Crispy on the outside

Fluffy on the inside

Sweet and fresh

Served with creamy crème fraîche

And a smokey chipotle chilli salsa

I have no doubt that you will LOVE this recipe – be sure to tag me on Instagram when you make it, I love seeing your re-creations @aveganvisit 🙂

Top down view of three colourful plates of vegan sweetcorn fritters topped with creme fraiche and chipotle salsa

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Sweetcorn Fritters With Smokey Chipotle Salsa

A summertime favourite pairing juicy sweetcorn with green pepper, vegan bacon and fresh thyme into crisp and flavoursome fritters. They’re topped off with a generous dollop of dairy free crème fraîche and easy homemade smokey chipotle salsa.
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Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Indonesian
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 1 hour 45 minutes
Serves: 8 fritters
Calories: 192kcal
Author: Tara

Ingredients
 
 

For the chipotle salsa:

  • 250 g cherry tomatoes (diced)
  • 35 g red onion (diced (approx 1/4 of an onion))
  • ¼ cup fresh coriander (chopped (or 1/4 tsp dried))
  • ½ tsp chipotle chilli flakes
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (approx from 1/2 a lime)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • salt and pepper

For the sweetcorn fritters:

  • 200 g plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 60 ml aquafaba (the water from a can of chickpeas)
  • 100 g dairy free crème fraîche (*see note)
  • 200 ml dairy free milk
  • 300 g sweetcorn
  • 75 g green pepper (diced)
  • 50 g vegan bacon (diced)
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil (for frying)

To top:

  • dairy free crème fraîche (*see note)

Instructions
 

To make the chipotle salsa:

  • Combine all of the salsa ingredients together and leave at room temperature for 1 hour for the flavours to develop.
    250 g cherry tomatoes, 35 g red onion, 1/4 cup fresh coriander, 1/2 tsp chipotle chilli flakes, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 clove garlic, salt and pepper

To make the sweetcorn fritters:

  • Combine all of the fritter ingredients together (except the oil) in a bowl and stir until thoroughly mixed.
    200 g plain flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 60 ml aquafaba, 100 g dairy free crème fraîche, 200 ml dairy free milk, 300 g sweetcorn, 75 g green pepper, 50 g vegan bacon, 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • Heat a large frying pan with around 1 tbsp oil.
  • Dish around 3 tbsp of the fritter mixture into the frying pan per fritter, and fry for around 4-5 minutes on each side until golden. Use more oil as necessary for frying.
  • Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche and some of your delicious homemade chipotle salsa.

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Notes

Vegan / Dairy Free / Egg Free / Nut Free
* Sub for plain, unsweetened vegan yoghurt if you cannot get dairy free crème fraîche.
Recipe inspired by:  Indonesia
Please check the allergens on the ingredients you purchase before use.  The allergen information provided in this recipe is intended as a guide only and is based on the specific ingredients and brands used at the time of creating the recipe, therefore we cannot guarantee that the same will apply to the ingredients you use.  Nutritional values are estimated.
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Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 399mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Net Carbohydrates: 28g
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Tara

Hi, I’m Tara! I’m taking you on a trip around the world in vegan cuisine and bringing the world’s most delicious dishes to your kitchen.