Disguising vegetables may be the only way you can get your kids to eat them. One of our favorite ways to turn an ordinary vegetable into a tasty treat is by making Corn Fritters. Even though we struggle getting our kids to eat corn, it seems this treat is a winner every time.
With a quick and easy Corn Fritters recipe handy, you can whip up a batch for your family and round out your meal. Of course you want to provide your family with their daily servings of vegetables, and this is one way to get even your most finicky little one to eat their veggies.
It\’s easy to learn how to make Corn Fritters once you have the basics. You don\’t need a deep fryer, a heavy skillet will work just fine. You may want a thermometer to check the oil temperature, but you don\’t absolutely need one if you just stick to the \”sizzle\” method. If the oil sizzles when you put a drop of water in, it\’s probably ready. Keep in mind not to crowd the pan so the temperature stays up where it should. Also, use a good oil that has a high heat tolerance. Peanut oil, safflower oil, and sunflower oil all work well. If you\’re using a deep fryer, just follow their instructions.
There are many varieties of recipes for making Corn Fritters, but all have one thing in common; corn. Depending on the time of year, you can use fresh corn on the cob, canned corn, or frozen corn. Some folks prefer to use creamed corn, while others prefer whole kernel. The amount of milk or liquid you add will depend on this choice.
Another component to a good Corn Fritters recipe is, of course, the flour or other \”sticking\” ingredient. Some recipes call for cornmeal in addition to flour. Some recipes use pancake batter mix which works well, also. You can certainly experiment with these alternatives until you come up with the mixture you like.
Adding a beaten egg in the batter can also add more cohesion to the Corn Fritters. You may also like the additional nutrition that the egg provides. Not all recipes call for an egg, but you can always add one if you like. It won\’t usually hurt to try!
As far as the flavors go, the skies the limit. You can add herbs, garlic, seasonings, onion, or even cheese. Some recipes call for sugar which can change the whole idea of the Corn Fritter from a vegetable to a dessert. Put a little honey alongside the fritters and watch your finicky kids devour their vegetables without a blink!
Making Corn Fritters to disguise corn is only one way to get vegetables onto your child\’s plate. Try mixing a variety of vegetables together for an entirely different fritter treat. A \”Veggie Combo Fritter\” might be fun, especially if you find one vegetable your child likes and mix it in with other veggies to disguise them. Do a little experimenting with the ingredients to see how many different fritters your child will eat.
Anything goes when it comes to getting veggies onto my family\’s dinner table. When my kids won\’t eat a plain old dish of corn, then I\’m up to the challenge. Being creative and being sneaky may just go hand-in-hand when it comes to nutrition. Years from now when my kids ask why I was always making Corn Fritters, I\’ll confess my deception. Until then, I\’ll continue my secret vegetable disguises wherever necessary!
If you\’ve never tried making Corn Fritters, now is the time to learn. Treat your family, and yourself, to this tasty treat today!
A good corn fritters recipe is all you need to start getting vegetables in your little one\’s diet. Find lots of vegetable recipes for kids so you can serve nutritious and delicious meals every day!
