I'm so lucky to live somewhere that has its very own Sweetcorn Fayre. The Isle of Wights Sweetcorn Fayre is being held this year:
29 Sept 2018 - 30 Sept 2018
10:00am -17:00pm
Arreton Barns, Main Road, ARRETON, Isle of Wight, PO30 3AA
01983 539361
There is always plenty of food, entertainment and activities for everyone to enjoy.
Keep an eye on Arreton Barns website and Facebook page for more info.
I love sweetcorn, my favourite recipe being my sweetcorn fritters, there so easy too.
INGREDIENTS
100g self-raising flour
1 free-range egg, beaten
3 tbsp soured cream
2-3 tbsp whole milk (optional)
2 sweetcorn, kernels removed with a sharp knife
Bunch spring onions, sliced
Olive oil for frying
Handful cherry tomatoes, finely chopped
1 avocado, finely chopped
1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
Juice 1 lime
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Handful fresh coriander, chopped
METHOD
01.Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl with a pinch of salt. Make a well in the centre and add the egg and soured cream, then mix gradually using a wooden spoon, adding the milk if the mixture seems a little thick. Mix in the sweetcorn and half the spring onions.
02.Heat a little oil in a large non-stick frying pan and fry a heaped tbsp of the mixture in batches for 2-3 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown.
03.Combine the remaining ingredients with the remaining spring onions as a salsa, season and serve with the fritters.