Green tea’s refreshing notes go well with mild-flavored dishes like these fried poppers.
Canned tuna is already salty on its own, so season lightly.
Makes 35 pieces Prep Time 10 minutes
Cooking Time 20 minutes
INGREDIENT
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 large egg
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 (250-gram) can whole corn kernels, drained
1 (420-gram) can tuna, drained
oil for shallow-frying
salt, to season
HOW TO COOK TUNA AND CORN HUSHPUPPIES
1. Place flour, baking powder, egg, butter, milk, cumin, and paprika in a bowl. Mix until well incorporated.
2. Fold in corn and tuna. Mix until well incorporated.
3. Using wet hands, form corn-tuna mixture into small balls. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Remove from heat and drain excess oil on paper towels. Season to taste. Serve hot.
